sewage

sewage
sew·age 'sü-ij n refuse liquids or waste matter carried off by sewers

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sew·age (sooґəj) the used water supply of a community, consisting of an aqueous suspension of feces and other waste materials; the contents of sewers.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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