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septic

[sep-tik] / ˈsɛp tɪk /
















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At one point, the cave faced a potential threat when someone attempted to develop the land and convert the cave into a septic tank.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The Polish patients' rights ombudsman also found that Izabela's rights had been violated, and recommended new protocols for septic shock and for situations posing threats to a woman's health.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

City officials in December said the advanced septic systems were no longer required, after determining advice to do so from the state was incorrect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

By the time a second dose of antibiotic was given, which was also delayed, Graham had become septic.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

But what had amused me then turned septic on the air now.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald