aerobic
aer·o·bic
adj \ˌer-ˈō-bik\Definition of AEROBIC
1
: living, active, or occurring only in the presence of oxygen <aerobic respiration>
2
: of, relating to, or induced by aerobes
3
a : involving, utilizing, or increasing oxygen consumption for metabolic processes in the body <stationary bicycles used for aerobic conditioning> b : relating to, resulting from, or used in aerobics
— aer·o·bi·cal·ly \-bi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Examples of AEROBIC
- aerobic exercises like running and swimming
- aerobic organisms such as bacteria
First Known Use of AEROBIC
1884
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