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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The Maryland Department of Environment has received $15 million in restoration funds to improve septic operations across the state.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The actress’ boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, told TMZ that Chase died Tuesday after battling meningitis and an infection in her blood that led to septic issues.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
The garden should be at least 10 feet from your home's foundation, 8 feet from any well, 5 feet from a septic system, and at least 1 foot above bedrock or the seasonal high groundwater level.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Homer Glen’s wastewater is now treated by several sources, including private septic systems, Illinois American Water or connections with the city of Lockport.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The actress’ boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, told TMZ that Chase died Tuesday after battling meningitis and an infection in her blood that led to septic issues.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
The garden should be at least 10 feet from your home's foundation, 8 feet from any well, 5 feet from a septic system, and at least 1 foot above bedrock or the seasonal high groundwater level.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Homer Glen’s wastewater is now treated by several sources, including private septic systems, Illinois American Water or connections with the city of Lockport.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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“Septic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/septic. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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septic
adjective
sep·tic
ˈsep-tik 
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: relating to, involving, caused by, or affected with sepsis
septic complications
septic arthritis
septic patients
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