septic
adj.
infected with bacteria or microorganisms; infective, likely to cause infection
Septic
septic
Adjective
1. containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms; "a septic sore throat"; "a septic environment"; "septic sewage"
(antonym) antiseptic
(similar) abscessed
(see-also) germy
2. of or relating to or caused by putrefaction; "the septic action occurs at the bottom of the septic tank"
(pertainym) decomposition, rot, rotting, putrefaction
Septic
(n.)
A substance that promotes putrefaction.
(n.)
A quantic of the seventh degree.
(a.)
Of the seventh degree or order.
(a.)
Alt. of Septical
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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septic
med. septic