urine — waste liquid produced by the kidneys and passed out of the body through the bladder
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: waste liquid produced by the kidneys and passed out of the body through the bladder
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjʊrɪn/
Example Sentences
- The cat's urine has such a strong smell that even the neighbors complained.
- Athletes often provide urine samples for drug testing after competitions.
- My grandmother swears that drinking your own urine is healthy, but I'll stick to water.
urine
NOUN[/ˈjʊrɪn/]
waste liquid produced by the kidneys and passed out of the body through the bladder
waste liquid produced by the kidneys and passed out of the body through the bladder
A marine's routine: testing for urine and toxins in the pristine waters
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'urina', which is related to Greek 'ouron' (urine). Both terms trace back to Indo-European roots denoting 'water' or 'moisture', reflecting the liquid nature of the substance.
Breakdown
Latin 'urina' → Old French 'urine' → Middle English 'urine'. The Latin term itself is a nominal derivative, likely from an Indo-European root *wer- (water, wet).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat's urine has such a strong smell that even the neighbors complained.”
“Athletes often provide urine samples for drug testing after competitions.”
“My grandmother swears that drinking your own urine is healthy, but I'll stick to water.”
“The ancient Romans used urine to whiten their teeth before toothpaste was invented.”
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