excrete

Example Sentences

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"Plants don't have a well-developed mechanism to excrete these drug compounds. They can't easily get rid of waste by peeing, like humans do," Sanchez said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

The body can then easily excrete the metals.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

To mark their territory, both beaver species deposit mud piles on the ground and excrete castoreum on top.

From National Geographic • Nov. 15, 2023

Many other plants disperse their seeds via animals and birds that eat their fruits and excrete the seeds as they move around.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2023

“You got to learn, Matt,” Ben said, “that Dad just doesn’t allow his children to excrete when he’s on a trip. It’s a family law.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy