English Explanatory Dictionary

defedation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of polluting or making filthy; pollution.

Word forms

defedation defedations defoedation defœdation

Etymology

From Latin defoedatio, from Late Latin defoedare (“to defile”), from de- with foedare, present tense verb of foedo, from foedus (“foul”).

Synonyms

adulteration defilement soilage contamination defedation pollution sophistication
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