septic
adjectiveHow many syllables in septic?
There are 2 syllables in the word septic.How to pronounce septic:
Definition of septic:
- septic (adjective):
- of or caused by harmful bacteria
- of, relating to, or causing putrefaction
- containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms.
Synonyms for septic:
contaminative
dirty
festering
germy
infected
infectious
infective
pestiferous
poisoned
purulent
pussy
putrefacient
putrefactive
putrefying
putrid
septicemic
suppurating
toxic
unhealthful
Antonyms for septic:
beneficial
clean
fit
fresh
germ-free
healthful
healthy
hearty
hygienic
nice
nutritious
pleasant
proper
pure
salubrious
sanitary
seemly
unpolluted
untainted
well
wholesome
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