n. A substance that promotes putrefaction. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Septi- + -ic. ] (Math.) Of the seventh degree or order. --
‖n. [ NL., from Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; putrefactive + &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; blood. ] (Med.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a septic manner; in a manner tending to promote putrefaction. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Septum + L. caedere to cut: cf. F. septicide. ] (Bot.) Dividing the partitions; -- said of a method of dehiscence in which a pod splits through the partitions and is divided into its component carpels. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Septic. ] Tendency to putrefaction; septic quality. [ 1913 Webster ]