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septic

/ˈsɛptɪk/

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noun

A substance that causes sepsis or putrefaction.

Examples :

"The doctor warned that the stagnant water was a septic, full of bacteria that could cause a serious infection. "

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noun

A septic tank; a system for the disposal of sewage into a septic tank, a septic system.

Examples :

"The plumber recommended replacing the old septic with a newer, more efficient model. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to sepsis.

Examples :

"The wound became septic, showing redness, swelling, and pus, so he needed to see a doctor immediately. "

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adjective

Causing sepsis or putrefaction.

Examples :

"The doctor worried the wound was becoming septic, due to the redness and pus. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to sewage or the disposal of sewage.

Examples :

"The plumber recommended a new septic tank for the house due to the age of the old system. "

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noun

A mathematical object (function, curve, surface, etc.) of degree seven.

Examples :

""The computer program struggled to render the complex septic, a seven-degree polynomial curve, on the graph." "

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adjective

Of the seventh degree or order.

Examples :

"The seventh-grade students were considered the septic level of learners in math. "

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noun

An American, a Yank.

Examples :

""Some of the British tourists jokingly called my American friend a septic because of his accent." "

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