droppings
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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It typically spreads from rodents through dried urine and droppings.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Hantaviruses, which are found around the world, usually only cause infections in people who are at high risk of exposure to the droppings, saliva and urine of infected rodents, or contaminated dust.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Hantavirus, a family of viruses carried by rodents and spread to humans through contact with infected urine, droppings or saliva, doesn’t typically spread between humans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Hantavirus is most commonly spread by inhaling particles contaminated with the virus — such as dried mouse urine, saliva or droppings.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
“What's more," my grandmother said, speaking with a touch of relish, “to a witch you'd be smelling of fresh dogs' droppings."
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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