aer·o·bic (â-r  b k)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·o bi·cal·ly adv. |
aerobic [ɛəˈrəʊbɪk]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of an organism or process) depending on oxygen
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of or relating to aerobes
| 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" 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" |
Translations
aerobic [ɛəˈrəʊbɪk] adj [activity, exercise] → aérobie
aerobic [ɛəˈrəʊbɪk] adj → aerobico/a
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