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anaerobic

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an·aer·obe  (n-rb, n-ârb)
n.
An organism, such as a bacterium, that can live in the absence of atmospheric oxygen.
anaer·obic (n-rbk, -âr-bk) adj.
anaer·obi·cal·ly 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.
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Adj.1.anaerobic - living or active in the absence of free oxygen; "anaerobic bacteria"
anaerobiotic
aerobic, aerophilic, aerophilous - depending on free oxygen or air; "aerobic fermentation"
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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