Meaning Of The Word Septic tank

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Septic tank Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Septic tank?

septic tank
countable noun: A septic tank is an underground tank where faeces, urine, and other waste matter is made harmless using bacteria.

septic tank in American English
an underground tank for receiving waste matter to be putrefied and decomposed through bacterial action
noun: a tank in which solid organic sewage is decomposed and purified by anaerobic bacteria

septic tank in British English
noun: a tank, usually below ground, for containing sewage to be decomposed by anaerobic bacteria

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