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aerobic

Syllabification: (aer·o·bic)
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Definition of aerobic

adjective

Biology
  • relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen:simple aerobic bacteria
  • relating to or denoting exercise that improves or is intended to improve the efficiency of the body’s cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Derivatives

aerobically

adverb

Origin:

late 19th century: from aero- + Greek bios 'life' + -ic

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