aerobic.
Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.
Meaning & usage
Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.
The bacteria require an aerobic environment to grow.
Of exercise, performed while maintaining a sufficient supply of oxygen to meet bodily energy needs.
Of or relating to aerobics.
She does aerobic exercise three times a week.
He joined an aerobic fitness class at the gym.
Where this word comes from
From French aérobie, coined in 1863 by Louis Pasteur, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”) + βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ic.
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