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Excrement

usgb/ˈekskrɪmənt/Volume
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Use 'excrement' specifically for waste from animals, not humans. SlideZookeepers must manage the excrement of various animals.
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'Excrement' is a formal term that people use to avoid informal or vulgar words. SlidePlease clean up your dog's excrement from the sidewalk.
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The word may carry a sense of disgust, as it involves waste matter. SlideVisitors complained about the smell of excrement near the stables.
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