SEPTIC

septic

Noun

  1. A substance that causes sepsis or putrefaction.
  2. A septic tank; a system for the disposal of sewage into a septic tank, a septic system.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A mathematical object (function, curve, surface, etc.) of degree seven.

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. An American, a Yank.

Adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to sepsis.
  2. Causing sepsis or putrefaction.
  3. Of or pertaining to sewage or the disposal of sewage.
    septic tank; septic system

Adjective (etymology 2)

  1. Of the seventh degree or order.


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