septic
adjective/ˈsɛptɪk/
Frequency rank: #10,536 most common English word
Meaning
infected with harmful bacteria; relating to sepsis or putrefaction.
Example sentence
The health inspector warned that the old well water had become septic and was unsafe to drink.
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