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EXCRETIVE

\ɛkskɹˈɛtɪv], \ɛkskɹˈɛtɪv], \ɛ_k_s_k_ɹ_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_v]\

Definitions of EXCRETIVE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Effective to excrete.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Having power to eject certain matter from the body.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Having the power of separating and ejecting excrements.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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