feculency

/fɪˈkjulənsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being greasy or oily, especially in an unpleasant way.

“The chef’s lack of attention to food quality resulted in a high level of feculency in the restaurant’s dishes.”

2. noun

A greasy or oily substance, especially one that has formed on the surface of a liquid or in a container.

“The feculency on top of the soup had to be skimmed off before serving.”

Synonyms

  • greasiness
  • oilstreak

Antonyms

  • dryness
  • purity