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单词 excreta
释义

excreta

plural noun

ex·​cre·​ta ik-ˈskrē-tə How to pronounce excreta (audio)
: waste matter (such as feces) eliminated or separated from the body
excretal
ik-ˈskrē-tᵊl How to pronounce excreta (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • dirt
  • doo-doo
  • dropping
  • dung
  • excrement
  • feces
  • ordure
  • poop
  • scat
  • slops
  • soil
  • waste
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Monster is living in a year or more of his own excreta, nearly a foot deep. Gene Weingarten, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021 In this particular case, the Inspiration4 crew, however, did not notice any excreta floating around the cabin because the leakage was still relegated to contained areas underneath the floor, Gerstenmaier said. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 26 Oct. 2021 State inspectors found excessive excreta, dirt and grime, and lack of proper cleaning at facility previously found with a bleeding dog (repeat offender). Sarah Brookbank, The Enquirer, 11 May 2021 Previous research has shown that toilet flushes can generate germ-laden aerosols from the excreta, the China CDC scientists said. Jason Gale, Bloomberg.com, 28 Aug. 2020 Previous research has shown that toilet flushes can generate germ-laden aerosols from the excreta, the China CDC scientists said. Jason Gale, Bloomberg.com, 28 Aug. 2020 Previous research has shown that toilet flushes can generate germ-laden aerosols from the excreta, the China CDC scientists said. Jason Gale, Bloomberg.com, 28 Aug. 2020 Previous research has shown that toilet flushes can generate germ-laden aerosols from the excreta, the China CDC scientists said. Jason Gale, Bloomberg.com, 28 Aug. 2020 Previous research has shown that toilet flushes can generate germ-laden aerosols from the excreta, the China CDC scientists said. Jason Gale, Bloomberg.com, 28 Aug. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of excretus

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

excreta

noun plural

ex·​cre·​ta ik-ˈskrēt-ə How to pronounce excreta (audio)
: waste matter (as feces) eliminated or separated from the body compare excretion sense 2

excreta

plural noun

as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal the cage badly needed to be cleaned of the rabbit's excreta

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • dung
  • soil
  • excrement
  • dirt
  • feces
  • ordure
  • poop
  • slops
  • dropping
  • scat
  • muck
  • stool
  • manure
  • waste
  • sewage
  • doo-doo
  • guano
  • sewerage
  • dunghill
  • midden
  • night soil
  • spoor
  • coprolite
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