: waste matter (such as feces) eliminated or separated from the body
excretal
ik-ˈskrē-tᵊl
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 WebMonster 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
: waste matter (as feces) eliminated or separated from the body compare excretionsense 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