septic
adjectivetécnico/ˈsɛptiku/low
sep·ti·co
Definition
Infected with microorganisms, especially bacteria; relating to sepsis.
The wound became septic and required antibiotics.
A septic tank collects and breaks down household waste.
Common collocations
septic shockseptic tankseptic system
Etymology
Do grego 'sēptikós', pelo latim 'septicus'.