Definitions

1. noun

a residue or sediment, especially one that is left after filtration or centrifugation, or a starchy or farinaceous substance, especially one derived from plants.

“The doctor took a sample of fecula from the patient’s blood to analyze the condition.”

2. noun

a substance, especially one used in the manufacture of starch or glucose.

“The factory produced a large quantity of fecula for use in food processing.”