Enter the word for search

septic

/ˈsɛptɪk/

septicadjective

more septic

Comp.

most septic

Super.

/ˈsɛptɪk/

Translations

The septic wound required immediate medical attention.

Септическая рана требовала немедленного медицинского вмешательства.

Definitions

Relating to or causing infection or putrefaction.

The septic wound required immediate medical attention to prevent further complications.

Infected with bacteria or other harmful microorganisms.

The septic environment of the swamp was hazardous to anyone without proper protection.

Relating to or used in the disposal of sewage by means of a septic tank.

Rural homes often rely on septic systems for wastewater treatment.

Synonyms

septicnoun

septics

/ˈsɛp.tɪk/

Definitions

A septic tank.

The plumber inspected the septic for leaks.

British informal, derogatory: an American person (from rhyming slang 'septic tank' = 'Yank').

The pub was crowded with septics watching the match.

Synonyms

septic tank (informal: cesspool)

septicemic patient

person with sepsis

infected patient

infected person

septic patient