Excretes Meaning in English

word · lemma: excrete

US

ɪksˈkɹitz

iks-KREETS

UK

ɛkskɹˈiːts

eks-KREETS

Definition

To pass out waste matter from the body through a normal physical process, such as through urine or sweat.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in scientific, medical, or formal contexts to describe how organisms remove waste. Common with fluids or semi-fluids (urine, sweat), not used for solid waste in casual speech ('defecate' or 'poop' is used instead).

• Spanish: excreta - elimina (por el cuerpo)
• Portuguese (BR): excreta - elimina (pelo corpo)
• Portuguese (PT): excreta - elimina (pelo corpo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 排泄 - 排出（由身体）
• Chinese (Traditional): 排泄 - 排出（由身體）
• Hindi: निष्कासित करता है - शरीर से बाहर निकालता है
• Arabic: يفرز - يطرح (عن طريق الجسم)
• Bengali: নিষ্কাষণ করে
• Russian: выделяет
• Japanese: 排出する
• Vietnamese: bài tiết
• Korean: 배출하다
• Turkish: dışarı atar
• Urdu: خارج کرتا ہے
• Indonesian: mengeluarkan

Example Sentences

The human body excretes sweat to keep cool.

basic

The kidney excretes waste from the blood.

basic

A snail excretes mucus as it moves.

basic

When your body excretes too much salt, you might feel thirsty.

natural

This medication helps the body excrete extra water.

natural

If your sweat excretes a strong odor, it might mean you're stressed.

natural