defecation

/ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings

noun

The act or process of voiding feces from the bowels.

Examples :

"The dog's sudden defecation on the living room rug meant a quick trip outside was needed more often. "

noun

Any of several processes for the removal of impurities, or for clarifying various materials.

Examples :

"The defecation of the raw sugar juice removed unwanted plant matter and improved its taste. "

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Related Words

improved verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

processes noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The bakery uses complex processes to transform flour, sugar, and eggs into delicious cakes. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

removal noun

/ɹəˈmuːvəl/

The process of moving, or the fact of being removed.

"The removal of the old, broken chair was necessary before the new one could be installed. "

impurities noun

/ɪmˈpjʊərətiz/ /ɪmˈpjʊərəɾiz/

The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.

"Even animals in the Jewish system cause impurity only when they are dead."

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

clarifying verb

/ˈklærɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈklɛrəfaɪɪŋ/

(of liquids, such as wine or syrup) To make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter

"The winemaker is clarifying the grape juice by removing sediment. "

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

voiding verb

/ˈvɔɪdɪŋ/

To make invalid or worthless.

"He voided the check and returned it."

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

unwanted noun

/ʌnˈwɒntɪd/

One who or that which is not wanted; an undesirable.

"After the flood, the animal shelter was overflowing with unwanteds, mostly stray cats and dogs needing homes. "