1
[ adjective ] depending on free oxygen or air

Examples

"aerobic fermentation"

Used in print

(Ross E. McKinney and Howard Edde, "Aerated...)

It was possible to maintain aerobic conditions in the pond by regular additions of sodium_nitrate until the temperature decreased and the algae population changed from blue-green to green_algae .

2
[ adjective ] based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency

Examples

"aerobic dance" "running is very aerobic"

Related terms

anaerobic

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