septic
A substance that causes sepsis or putrefactionA substance that causes sepsis or putrefaction.
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Meaning
5 sensesA substance that causes sepsis or putrefaction.
A septic tank; a system for the disposal of sewage into a septic tank, a septic system.
A mathematical object (function, curve, surface, etc.) of degree seven.
More meanings 2
(dated)A person who has sepsis.
(Australia, New Zealand, UK, ethnic, slang, slur)An American, a Yank.
Origin
From Ancient Greek σηπτικός (sēptikós, “characterized by putridity”), from σηπτός (sēptós)From Ancient Greek σηπτικός (sēptikós, “characterized by putridity”), from σηπτός (sēptós), from σήπω (sḗpō).
From Latin septem (“seven”) + -ic.
Short form of Cockney rhyming slang septic tank (“Yank”).
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Forms
plural: septicsWord family
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