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aerobic
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aer·o·bic  (â-rbk)
adj.
1. Biology
a. Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen: aerobic bacteria.
b. Of or relating to aerobes.
2. Involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body: aerobic exercise.
3. Relating to or used in aerobics: aerobic shoes.
aer·obi·cal·ly adv.
aerobic
Adjective
designed for or relating to aerobics: aerobic exercise
aerobic  (â-rbk)
Occurring in the presence of oxygen or requiring oxygen to live. In aerobic respiration, which is the process used by the cells of most organisms, the production of energy from glucose metabolism requires the presence of oxygen. Compare anaerobic.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.aerobic - depending on free oxygen or air; "aerobic fermentation"
aerophilic, aerophilous
anaerobic, anaerobiotic - living or active in the absence of free oxygen; "anaerobic bacteria"
2.aerobic - based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency; "aerobic dance"; "running is very aerobic"
anaerobic - not aerobic; "isometric exercises are anaerobic"


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