defecation

== English == === Alternative forms === defaecation, defæcation (archaic) === Etymology === 17th century, borrowed from Late Latin dēfaecātiō. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/, /ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən/ Rhymes: -eɪʃən === Noun === defecation (countable and uncountable, plural defecations) The act or process of voiding feces from the bowels. Any of several processes for the removal of impurities, or for clarifying various materials. ==== Synonyms ==== See also Thesaurus:defecation ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== References ==== Douglas Harper (2001–2026), “defecation”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.