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manure

[muh-noor, -nyoor] / məˈnʊər, -ˈnyʊər /


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Manure stinks in part because it contains ammonia, one of the more than 300 compounds that contribute to its odor.

From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2023

Manure can cause serious problems if it contaminates nearby streams, lakes and groundwater, said Chris Jones, a research engineer and water quality expert at the University of Iowa.

From Reuters • Apr. 6, 2022

Manure pits are common on large livestock farms and are used to store waste before it is used as fertilizer on fields.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2021

Manure for the fruits and vegetables I grow is not in short supply!

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2020

Manure has been valuable, too, as a source of fuel for fires in traditional societies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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