faecal
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Its unusual name -- which means faecal matter in French -- was chosen to ensure that people who bought the brand's clothing only wanted it for the design, rather than the name on the label.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Laboratory analysis conducted earlier this month indicated that the faecal count in the river had reduced since last year but remained far from safe at most sites.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2025
Pressing the need for a ceasefire deal is the circulation of the polio virus - which can spread through faecal matter - is now circulating inside the Israeli-designated humanitarian zone in Gaza.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2024
Traces of polio - which is spread through faecal matter - were found in sewage samples collected from two different sites in Gaza a month ago, indicating that the virus may be circulating.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024
Patients lose control of urinary and faecal movements and require feeding.
From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Louis Dechmann
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