an·aer·obe ( n  -r b , n-ârb)n. An organism, such as a bacterium, that can live in the absence of atmospheric oxygen. an aer·obic (n-rb k, -âr-bk) adj.an aer·obi·cal·ly adv. |
anaerobic [ˌænɛəˈrəʊbɪk]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of an organism or process) requiring the absence of or not dependent on the presence of oxygen
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of or relating to anaerobes Compare aerobic
anaerobically adv
| anaerobic (n-rbk) Occurring in the absence of oxygen or not requiring oxygen to live. Anaerobic bacteria produce energy from food molecules without the presence of oxygen. Compare aerobic. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | anaerobic - living or active in the absence of free oxygen; "anaerobic bacteria" |
| 2. | anaerobic - not aerobic; "isometric exercises are anaerobic" aerobic - based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency; "aerobic dance"; "running is very aerobic" |
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