septic tank
US /ˈsep.tɪk ˌtæŋk/
UK /ˈsep.tɪk ˌtæŋk/
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정화조
an underground tank in which sewage is collected and allowed to decompose through bacterial activity before draining by means of a leaching field.
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Our house uses a septic tank system for wastewater.
우리 집은 폐수 처리를 위해 정화조 시스템을 사용한다.
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The plumber had to pump out the septic tank.
배관공은 정화조를 퍼내야 했다.