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Excreta: meaning, definitions and examples

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excreta

 

[ ษ›kหˆskriหtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological waste

Excreta refers to the waste products expelled from the body of organisms, primarily animals and humans. This term encompasses a variety of substances, including feces and urine, which are byproducts of metabolic processes. Excreta can vary in composition and is typically eliminated to maintain homeostasis and remove toxins from the body. In environmental contexts, the management and treatment of excreta is critical for public health and sanitation.

Synonyms

discharge, filth, refuse, waste

Examples of usage

  • The study of excreta helps in understanding the health of an ecosystem.
  • Proper disposal of excreta is essential to prevent the spread of disease.
  • Animals in the wild often leave excreta that serves as fertilizer for the soil.

Translations

Translations of the word "excreta" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excretos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Exkremente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotoran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัะบั€ะตั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wydaliny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ’ๆณ„็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excrรฉments

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excreciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atฤฑklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์„ค๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูุงูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ exkrementy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ exkrementy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ๆณ„็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iztrebki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtskilna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบัะบั€ะตั‚ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ekskretlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excreciones

Etymology

The word 'excreta' originates from the Latin 'excretus', the past participle of 'excerere', meaning 'to separate, to sift out'. The Latin root is composed of 'ex-', indicating 'out of', and 'cerere', which means 'to sift'. The usage of the term in English began in the 19th century and has since been utilized in various scientific fields, particularly in biology and environmental science. The evolution of the term reflects the growing awareness of bodily functions, health, and environmental impact concerning waste management. Today, excreta is acknowledged as a critical aspect of waste management and public health discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,739, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.