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defecation

/ˌdɛf.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
def · e · ca · tion
Plural:defecations
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Adjective:defecatory
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• noun

1

The physiological act or process of discharging solid or semisolid waste matter (feces) from the bowels through the anus.

Example

"The patient reported experiencing abdominal discomfort during defecation."

2

In chemistry and industrial processing, the clarification or purification of a liquid (such as sugar juice) by removing suspended impurities, dregs, or sediment.

Example

"In sugar refining, defecation is achieved by adding lime and heat to precipitate impurities from the raw cane juice."

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defeatism
defeatist
defecate
defecation
defect
defection
defective

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin defaecationem, originally meaning 'a cleansing from dregs or sediment,' derived from Latin de- ('off, away') and faex ('dregs, sediment').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Defecation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/defecation
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