noun
excretion
Excretion (noun) means the process of removing or ejecting material that has no further utility, especially from the body; the act of excreting.
noun
1
The process of removing or ejecting material that has no further utility, especially from the body; the act of excreting.
2
Something excreted in that manner, especially urine or feces.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French excrétion, or Late Latin excretio, excretionis, from Latin excerno.
Rhymes for excretion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of excretion?
"excretion" (noun) means the process of removing or ejecting material that has no further utility, especially from the body; the act of excreting.
What are the different meanings of excretion?
"excretion" has 2 main meanings: 1. The process of removing or ejecting material that has no further utility, especially from the body; the act of excreting; 2. Something excreted in that manner, especially urine or feces.