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faecal

adjectivetécnico/fɨˈkal/low

fe·cal

Definition

Relating to feces, to human or animal excrement.
Faecal analysis revealed the presence of parasites.
The sanitation system prevents faecal contamination of the environment.
Common collocations
faecal matterfaecal contaminationfaecal bacteria

Etymology

Do latim 'faecalis', de 'faex' (fezes, sedimentos).

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