What is a Cesspool? The septic tank was patented in London around 1900. Websters Dictionary defines the septic tank as âA tank in which waste matter is decomposed through bacterial action.â The modern septic tank is a watertight box usually made of precast concrete, concrete blocks, or reinforced fiberglass.
(neÉªm) n. 1. a word or term by which a person or thing is commonly and distinctively known. 2. mere outward appearance or form as opposed to fact (esp in the phrase in name): he was a ruler in name only. 3. a word, title, or phrase descriptive of character, usually abusive or derogatory: to call a person names.
surâ¢name. 1. the name that a person has in common with other family members, as distinguished from a given name; family name. 2. a name added to a person's name, as one indicating a circumstance of birth or some characteristic or achievement; epithet. 3. to give a surname to; call by a surname.. Also called: last name or second name a family name as opposed to a first or Christian name. 2. (formerly) a descriptive epithet attached to a person's name to denote a personal characteristic, profession, etc; nickname. vb. 3. (tr) to furnish with or call by a surname.