Excremental: meaning, definitions and examples

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excremental

 

[ ɪkˈskrɛməntl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological waste

Excremental refers to something relating to or consisting of excrement. This term is often used in scientific or biological contexts to describe materials that are waste products, particularly those that are derived from the digestive processes of animals. Excremental substances are usually organic, such as feces, and can play a role in various ecological processes, including nutrient cycling and soil fertilization.

Synonyms

fecal, manure, waste

Examples of usage

  • The excremental matter contributes to soil health.
  • Scientists studied the excremental deposits of the species.
  • Excremental waste can host a variety of microorganisms.

Translations

Translations of the word "excremental" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excremental

🇮🇳 मल संबंधी

🇩🇪 Exkremental

🇮🇩 ekskremental

🇺🇦 екскрементний

🇵🇱 ekscrementalny

🇯🇵 排泄物の

🇫🇷 excrémental

🇪🇸 excremental

🇹🇷 dışkı ile ilgili

🇰🇷 배설물의

🇸🇦 فضلاتي

🇨🇿 exkrementální

🇸🇰 exkrementálny

🇨🇳 排泄物的

🇸🇮 iztrebkov

🇮🇸 skítur

🇰🇿 экскременттік

🇬🇪 გამორჩეული

🇦🇿 ekskremental

🇲🇽 excremental

Etymology

The word 'excremental' originates from the Latin word 'excrementum', which means 'that which is thrown out'. The Latin root is derived from the verb 'excerpere', meaning 'to separate' or 'to glean', highlighting the concept of waste being a product that is exuded from the body after digestion. Over time, the term has evolved within English to describe not just human waste, but the waste of any organism, reflecting its biological and ecological importance. Excremental materials are often studied in environmental science to understand their role in ecosystem dynamics, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life cycles and nutrient flows.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,466, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.