aerobic
Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.gLiving or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.
» Mary went to an aerobic dance class.
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.
The bacteria require an aerobic environment to grow.
aerob
аэро́бныйaeróbnyj
(not comparable)Of exercise, performed while maintaining a sufficient supply of oxygen to meet bodily energy needs.
aerob
(not comparable)Of or relating to aerobics.
She does aerobic exercise three times a week.
He joined an aerobic fitness class at the gym.
- depending on free oxygen or air
- based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency
Examples
1 sentencesMary went to an aerobic dance class.
Translations
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Origin
From French aérobie, coined in 1863 by Louis Pasteur, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”)From French aérobie, coined in 1863 by Louis Pasteur, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”) + βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ic.
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- depending on free oxygen or air:aerophilicaerophilous