cacotrophic

/kækəˈtrɒfɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to the production of waste or excrement

“The cacotrophic tendencies of the ecosystem were a major concern for the environmental scientists.”

2. noun

the production of waste or excrement

“The cacotrophic processes in the human body are a natural part of digestion.”

Synonyms

  • defecatory
  • excretory
  • wasteful

Antonyms

  • purging
  • purificatory