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septic

adjective

Containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
C
Contains
EP
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B2

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adjective

  1. Containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

    “A septic sore throat”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to or caused by putrefaction

    “The septic action occurs at the bottom of the septic tank”

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A septic sore throat
A septic environment
Septic sewage
The septic action occurs at the bottom of the septic tank

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