aerobic

Definition

Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.

Etymology

From French aérobie, coined in 1863 by Louis Pasteur, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”) + βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ic.

Example Sentences

• "The bacteria require an aerobic environment to grow."
• "She does aerobic exercise three times a week."
• "He joined an aerobic fitness class at the gym."

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