septic tank

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noun

a tank in which solid organic sewage is decomposed and purified by anaerobic bacteria.

Origin of septic tank

First recorded in 1900–05

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Related Words for septic tank

sewer, cesspool, cesspit, sump

British Dictionary definitions for septic tank

septic tank

noun

a tank, usually below ground, for containing sewage to be decomposed by anaerobic bacteria

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