Definition of Septic tank

1. Noun. Large tank where solid matter or sewage is disintegrated by bacteria.

Generic synonyms: Storage Tank, Tank

Definition of Septic tank

1. Noun. A small-scale watertight treatment system for domestic sewage in which the flow is slowed to allow sedimentation and sludge digestion by bacteria to take place. ¹

2. Noun. (Australia slang) Australian rhyming slang for yank, American. ¹

3. Noun. Royal Navy (UK) Slang for a Yank/American usually shortened to a Septic ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Septic Tank

septi-
septic
septic abortion
septic arthritis
septic bursitis
septic endocarditis
septic fever
septic infarct
septic intoxication
septic phlebitis
septic pneumonia
septic retinitis
septic shock
septic sore throat
septic tank (current term)
septic tanks
septic wound
septicaemia
septicaemia pluriformis
septicaemias
septicaemic
septicaemic abscess
septicaemic plague
septical
septically
septicemia
septicemias
septicemic
septicemic plague

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