excreta
plural noun
ex·cre·ta
ik-ˈskrē-tə 
: waste matter (such as feces) eliminated or separated from the body
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Examples of excreta in a Sentence
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Whale excreta may stimulate phytoplankton growth and capture atmospheric CO2; such indirect pathways represent the greatest potential for whale-carbon sequestration but are poorly understood.
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James Freeman, WSJ, 20 Dec. 2022
Monster is living in a year or more of his own excreta, nearly a foot deep.
—Gene Weingarten, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021
In this particular case, the Inspiration4 crew, however, did not notice any excreta floating around the cabin because the leakage was still relegated to contained areas underneath the floor, Gerstenmaier said.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 26 Oct. 2021
State inspectors found excessive excreta, dirt and grime, and lack of proper cleaning at facility previously found with a bleeding dog (repeat offender).
—Sarah Brookbank, The Enquirer, 11 May 2021
Previous research has shown that toilet flushes can generate germ-laden aerosols from the excreta, the China CDC scientists said.
—Jason Gale, Bloomberg.com, 28 Aug. 2020
James Freeman, WSJ, 20 Dec. 2022
Monster is living in a year or more of his own excreta, nearly a foot deep.
—Gene Weingarten, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021
In this particular case, the Inspiration4 crew, however, did not notice any excreta floating around the cabin because the leakage was still relegated to contained areas underneath the floor, Gerstenmaier said.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 26 Oct. 2021
State inspectors found excessive excreta, dirt and grime, and lack of proper cleaning at facility previously found with a bleeding dog (repeat offender).
—Sarah Brookbank, The Enquirer, 11 May 2021
Previous research has shown that toilet flushes can generate germ-laden aerosols from the excreta, the China CDC scientists said.
—Jason Gale, Bloomberg.com, 28 Aug. 2020
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of excretus
First Known Use
1757, in the meaning defined above
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“Excreta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excreta. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.
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Kids Definition
excreta
noun plural
ex·cre·ta
ek-ˈskrēt-ə
: waste matter eliminated or separated from the body
Medical Definition
excreta
noun plural
ex·cre·ta
ik-ˈskrēt-ə
: waste matter (as feces) eliminated or separated from the body compare excretion sense 2
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