Defecation

//ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act or process of voiding feces from the bowels. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the elimination of fecal waste through the anus wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of several processes for the removal of impurities, or for clarifying various materials. countable, uncountable

    "The juice after it leaves the mill has a more or less green color, due to the presence of large quantities of chlorophyl and other vegetable substances, which must be removed. This process is known as defecation."

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shittingbig jobsbmbowel movementcackcall of nature

Example

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"He also notes that open defecation is still occurring at a high rate and people should use toilet facilities whenever possible."

Etymology

17th century, borrowed from Late Latin dēfaecātiō.

Related phrases

Anti-Defecation Leagueopen defecation

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