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fosse septique — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cesspit noun A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.

Senses

fosse septique is used for these senses in English:

  • cesspit A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.
  • septic tank A small-scale watertight treatment system for domestic sewage in which the flow is slowed to allow sedimentation and sludge digestion by bacteria to take place.

cesspit — full definition

  1. noun A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.
  2. noun A place or situation characterised by corruption, filth or immoral activities.