What is another word for night soil?
Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪt sˈɔ͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Night soil is a term that is most often used to refer to partially decomposed waste matter that has been taken from a privy or a latrine. This term has largely been replaced by more modern synonyms that are less graphic and more socially acceptable. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for night soil include human waste, sewage, feces, excrement, and waste matter. These terms are more neutral and clinical, and are therefore less likely to cause offense or disturb sensitive listeners. Other synonyms for night soil that are more commonly used today include sewer sludge, bio-solids, and organic fertilizers.
