ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈkāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin defaecation-, defaecatio, from Latin defaecatus + -ion-, -io -ion
: the act or process of defecating: as
a. : separation from impurities (as lees or dregs) : purification especially of sugar
b. : discharge of feces