Defn: A substance that promotes putrefaction.
SEPTICAEMIA
Sep`ti*cæ"mi*a, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Med.)
Defn: A poisoned condition of the blood produced by the absorption into it of septic or putrescent material; blood poisoning. It is marked by chills, fever, prostration, and inflammation of the different serous membranes and of the lungs, kidneys, and other organs.
SEPTICALLY
Sep"tic*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In a septic manner; in a manner tending to promote putrefaction.
SEPTICIDAL Sep"ti*ci`dal, a. Etym: [Septum + L. caedere to cut: cf. F. septicide.] (Bot.)
Defn: Dividing the partitions; — said of a method of dehiscence in which a pod splits through the partitions and is divided into its component carpels.
SEPTICITY
Sep*tic"i*ty, n. Etym: [See Septic.]
Defn: Tendency to putrefaction; septic quality.
SEPTIFARIOUS
Sep`ti*fa"ri*ous, a. Etym: [L. septifariam sevenfold. Cf. Bifarious.]
(Bot.)