Septic
['septɪk] or ['sɛptɪk]
Definition
(adj.) containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms; 'a septic sore throat'; 'a septic environment'; 'septic sewage' .
(adj.) of or relating to or caused by putrefaction; 'the septic action occurs at the bottom of the septic tank' .
Typist: Phil--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Of the seventh degree or order.
(n.) A quantic of the seventh degree.
(a.) Alt. of Septical
(n.) A substance that promotes putrefaction.
Checker: Valerie
Examples
- Various other anti-septic agents are used and combined in different ways, according to the results of experiments. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Of all the anti-septic agents used for the purposes mentioned boracic acid is the favorite, and salicylic acid next in choice. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Moreover the compound has anti-septic properties distinct from those of the acid, due to one of the other elements thereof, and is tasteless. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
Checker: Valerie