SEPTICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

septically (comparative more septically, superlative most septically)

In a septic manner; in a manner tending to promote putrefaction.

Source: Wiktionary


Sep"tic*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In a septic manner; in a manner tending to promote putrefaction.

SEPTIC

Sep"tic, a. Etym: [Septi- + -ic.] (Math.)

Definition: Of the seventh degree or order.

– n. (Alg.)

Definition: A quantic of the seventh degree.

Sep"tic, Sep"tic*al, a. Etym: [L. septicus, Gr. septique.]

Definition: Having power to promote putrefaction.

Sep"tic, n.

Definition: A substance that promotes putrefaction.

SEPTICAL

Sep"tic, Sep"tic*al, a. Etym: [L. septicus, Gr. septique.]

Definition: Having power to promote putrefaction.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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