Septic bacteria Synonyms

Definitions for Septic


  • (adjective) of or relating to or caused by putrefaction
  • (adjective) containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

Definitions for Bacteria


  • (noun) (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission ; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants