septic
Example Sentences
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A working septic system depends on the distance between its underground tank and the groundwater below.
From Salon
Women would arrive in septic shock, some probably hours from death.
From Los Angeles Times
The problem requires a long-term solution because pollution from agriculture, septic tanks, urban runoff and other sources is killing the seagrass on which the marine mammals rely.
From Seattle Times
His legs were amputated, his kidneys were failing, and his blood had turned septic.
From Washington Post
Fecal coliform can enter waterways by failing septic systems, sewer overflows, inadequate treatment of municipal waste, runoff from animal pastures, or inadequate human waste disposal associated with camping or other outdoor activities.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
