septic tank

noun

: a tank in which the solid matter of continuously flowing sewage is disintegrated by bacteria

Examples of septic tank in a Sentence

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Septic tank regulations approved The City Council also approved changes to the city code regulating septic tanks, bringing the rules in line with county and state requirements. Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Feb. 2024 We Florida conservatives feel the pain of insurance rates skyrocketing, smell the stench of septic tanks flushed out by flooding, and endure more frequent and more catastrophic storm damage across the state. Yanni Psareas, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2024 In heavy rains, septic tanks overflow, flooding the streets and spreading disease. Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024 There was already electricity, water and a septic tank. Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for septic tank 

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of septic tank was in 1896

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“Septic tank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/septic%20tank. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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septic tank

noun
: a tank in which solid sewage is broken down by bacteria

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