aerobic

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Pronunciation

/ɛəˈɹəʊ.bɪk/(UK)

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/ɛəˈɹəʊ.bɪk/(UK) · /ɛəˈɹoʊ.bɪk/(US) · /əˈɹoʊ.bɪk/(US)

Definition of aerobic

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adj

(not-comparable)Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.

“The bacteria require an aerobic environment to grow.”

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adj

(not-comparable)Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.

“The bacteria require an aerobic environment to grow.”
(not-comparable)Of exercise, performed while maintaining a sufficient supply of oxygen to meet bodily energy needs.
(not-comparable)Of or relating to aerobics.

“She does aerobic exercise three times a week.”
“He joined an aerobic fitness class at the gym.”

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From French aérobie, coined in 1863 by Louis Pasteur, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”) + βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ic.

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