Synonyms for aerobic

Grammar : Noun, adjective

Spell : ai-roh-bik

Phonetic Transcription : ɛəˈroʊ bɪk

Définition of aerobic

Origin : "living only in the presence of oxygen," 1875, (after French aérobie, coined 1863 by Louis Pasteur) from Greek aero- "air" (see aero-) + bios "life" (see bio-).

As in aerobics/aerobic : noun, adjective exercise regime designed to increase heart and lung activity while toning muscles

Example sentences :

In aerobic respiration, oxygen is absorbed and CO2 given off.
Extract from : « The Nature of Animal Light » by E. Newton Harvey

Further, they can be divided into two classes, the aerobic and the anaerobic.
Extract from : « Marvels of Scientific Invention » by Thomas W. Corbin

Like the bacillus of splenic fever, the microbe of the fowl cholera is an aerobic organism.
Extract from : « Louis Pasteur » by Ren Vallery-Radot

The cause of this, no doubt, is that an aerobic parasite has always some difficulty in developing itself in the blood.
Extract from : « Louis Pasteur » by Ren Vallery-Radot

Second, running appears to be an especially effective way to derive specific therapeutic benefits from an aerobic activity.
Extract from : « When You Don't Know Where to Turn » by Steven J. Bartlett

The fermentation produced by the aerobic bacteria is most often met in bottled milk and cream during the warmer times of the year.
Extract from : « Outlines of dairy bacteriology » by H. L. Russell

(a) The number of aerobic micro-organisms present per gramme of the soil.
Extract from : « The Elements of Bacteriological Technique » by John William Henry Eyre

(c) The number of aerobic organisms "growing at 37° C." present per gramme of the soil.
Extract from : « The Elements of Bacteriological Technique » by John William Henry Eyre

Gradually, as decay progresses, the aerobic organisms increase in number.
Extract from : « Manures and the principles of manuring » by Charles Morton Aikman

Anaerobic species usually require little oxygen, but aerobic species a free supply.
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 » by Various

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