septic
UK/'septik/US
IELTSGREB2
Definitions
adj.
Infected with harmful bacteria; causing or relating to putrefaction or blood poisoning.
感染的，脓毒性的；腐败的
n.
A substance that causes putrefaction; a septic tank or sewage disposal system.
引起腐败的物质；化粪池
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedseptroot
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=septic
Common Collocations
- 1.septic tank化粪池
- 2.septic shock脓毒性休克
- 3.go septic感染化脓
- 4.septic wound感染伤口
Example Sentences
- 1.
The wound became septic after he neglected to clean it properly.
- 2.
Doctors warned that the septic conditions in the field hospital posed a serious risk.
- 3.
She was rushed to the emergency room after her cut turned septic overnight.