1
: of, relating to, or causing putrefaction
2
: relating to, involving, caused by, or affected with sepsis
septic patients
3
: used for sewage treatment and disposal
a septic system
also
: of or relating to a septic system
septic effluents
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In addition, the septic system is oversized, allowing for expansion if the next owner wishes.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Bear Warriors United asked Mendoza to halt construction of new septic systems until an incidental-take permit was in place.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 May 2025
The victim was receiving treatment at Saint Joseph Medical Center, 1000 Carondelet Drive, on March 16, 2024, for septic arthritis, according to court records.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
This natural toilet bowl cleaner is safe for your toilet and septic system while doing serious damage to rust and stains.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Bear Warriors United asked Mendoza to halt construction of new septic systems until an incidental-take permit was in place.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 May 2025
The victim was receiving treatment at Saint Joseph Medical Center, 1000 Carondelet Drive, on March 16, 2024, for septic arthritis, according to court records.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
This natural toilet bowl cleaner is safe for your toilet and septic system while doing serious damage to rust and stains.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Septic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/septic. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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septic
adjective
sep·tic
ˈsep-tik 
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2
: relating to, involving, caused by, or affected with sepsis
septic complications
septic arthritis
septic patients
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