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septic

The correct spelling is septic.

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noun

Say it like: Sep-tic

The correct spelling is septic. A substance that causes sepsis or putrefaction.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A substance that causes sepsis or putrefaction.
  2. 2.A septic tank; a system for the disposal of sewage into a septic tank, a septic system.
  3. 3.A mathematical object (function, curve, surface, etc.) of degree seven.
  4. 4.An American, a Yank.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or pertaining to sepsis.
  2. 2.Causing sepsis or putrefaction.
  3. 3.Of or pertaining to sewage or the disposal of sewage.
  4. 4.Of the seventh degree or order.

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