Synonyms

excreta

American

[ik-skree-tuh] / ɪkˈskri tə /

noun

(usually used with a plural verb)

excreted matter, as urine, feces, or sweat.

excreta British

/ ɪkˈskriːtə /

plural noun

waste matter, such as urine, faeces, or sweat, discharged from the body; excrement

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Other Word Forms

excretal

adjective

Etymology

Origin of excreta

1855–60; < Latin excrēta things sifted out or separated, neuter plural of excrētus; see excrete

Example Sentences

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Excreta is the most deadly form of waste, and too much care cannot be exercised in disposing of it.

From Military Instructors Manual by Schoonmaker, Oliver

Excreta, clinging to the hairs of the udder, are frequently rubbed off into the pail by the action of the hand whilst milking.

From No Animal Food and Nutrition and Diet with Vegetable Recipes by Wheldon, Rupert H.

I know This body is a shell, a butterfly's Excreta pushed away with rising wings.

From Toward the Gulf by Masters, Edgar Lee

Difference in Amount of Excreta voided for Food consumed.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton

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