Excretion

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

Excretion (noun)

  1. The process of removing waste substances from the body, usually through urine, sweat, or faeces.
  2. The release of waste materials from a plant, often through leaves, roots, or other parts.
  3. In chemistry, the removal of unwanted substances from a mixture by separating them into another substance.

Examples

  • Excretion keeps the body free of harmful waste.
  • The body uses excretion to remove waste through urine.