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sep·tic
 septic
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- pronunciation:
- sep
tihk
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
infected with harmful bacteria.
The septic wound was treated by the doctor.- antonyms:
- sterile
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| definition 2: |
causing or able to cause infection.
Clean the area to guard against septic bacteria.- antonyms:
- sterile
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| related words: |
infectious, unhealthy |
| derivations: |
septically (adv.), septicity (n.) |
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