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metabolic waste; biological waste products
Waste materials produced by metabolism in the body, such as urea, carbon dioxide, and toxins, that need to be eliminated. Common in health, fitness, and beauty contexts.
運動は老廃物の排出を促す。
Exercise promotes the elimination of waste products.
水をたくさん飲むと老廃物が体から出やすくなる。
Drinking plenty of water makes it easier for waste products to leave the body.
リンパマッサージは体内にたまった老廃物を流す効果があるとされる。
Lymphatic massage is said to have the effect of flushing out waste products that have built up in the body.
Compound of 老廃 (worn-out and discarded) + 物 (substance). Standard term in health, nutrition, and beauty discussions for metabolic byproducts that should be excreted.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 老廃物を排出する: to excrete waste products
- 老廃物がたまる: waste products build up
- 老廃物を流す: to flush out waste products
- 体内の老廃物: waste products in the body
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 排泄物: excrement, excreta — the actually excreted matter (urine, feces)
- 毒素: toxins — harmful substances generally
- 廃棄物: waste matter (industrial/general) — not biological