faecal
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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At one location in south Delhi in 2021, faecal bacteria levels exceeded safe health limits by 8,800 times.
From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025
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
But scientists noticed hints that faecal transplants for C. difficile also seemed to get rid of superbugs.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025
Their study reveals how the mucus layer acts as a lubricant, significantly increasing faecal velocity and easing waste movement through the colon.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024
A peculiar secretion from the colon, mixed with the faecal matter of long standing, induces a fermentation that generates a putrid smelling gas.
From The Royal Road to Health by Tyrrell, Charles Alfred
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