"septic" in the adjective sense
1. septic, infected
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
"a septic sore throat"
"a septic environment"
"septic sewage"
2. septic
of or relating to or caused by putrefaction
"the septic action occurs at the bottom of the septic tank"
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