aerobic
(of an organism or tissue) requiring the presence of air or free oxygen for life.
pertaining to or caused by the presence of oxygen.
of or utilizing the principles of aerobics: aerobic exercises;aerobic dances.
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Origin of aerobic
1Other words from aerobic
- aer·o·bi·cal·ly, adverb
- non·aer·o·bic, adjective
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How to use aerobic in a sentence
You could also center your workouts around aerobic, anaerobic, resistance, and flexibility training, says Yuri Feito, an associate professor of exercise science at Kennesaw State University.
The aerobic microbes turned out to be a highly diverse group.
Some deep-seafloor microbes still alive after 100 million years! | Carolyn Gramling | September 1, 2020 | Science News For StudentsMorono and his colleagues wondered if this oxygen might allow aerobic, or oxygen-loving, microbes in the sediment to hang on, waiting for their next meal.
Some deep-seafloor microbes still alive after 100 million years! | Carolyn Gramling | September 1, 2020 | Science News For StudentsAs an athlete starts out, there are enough low-hanging aerobic fruit that consistently faster running may be rewarded.
17 Training Myths, Addressed by a Running Coach | Brendan Leonard | August 30, 2020 | Outside OnlineSo Morono and colleagues wondered whether any aerobic, or oxygen-liking, microbes found there might be revivable.
These ancient seafloor microbes woke up after over 100 million years | Carolyn Gramling | July 28, 2020 | Science News
But his voice never seems to crack or weaken, and he's always in motion—jiggling, aerobic walking, jumping, dancing.
The Stacks: Pauline Kael's Talking Heads Obsession | Pauline Kael | November 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut the science reveals that aerobic training is the best form of exercise for weight loss.
Over-training is the result of systemic inflammation and under-recovery—not aerobic exercise.
My hypnotic trip is the highly oxygenated state of aerobic exercise.
My inventing time is all done under the influence of aerobic exercise.
(c) The number of aerobic organisms "growing at 37° C." present per gramme of the soil.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry Eyre(a) The number of aerobic micro-organisms present per gramme of the soil.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry EyreGradually, as decay progresses, the aerobic organisms increase in number.
Manures and the principles of manuring | Charles Morton AikmanAnaerobic species usually require little oxygen, but aerobic species a free supply.
It is one of the aerobic ferments, and is present in what is known as the "mother" of vinegar and is secreted by it.
Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value | Harry Snyder
British Dictionary definitions for aerobic
/ (ɛəˈrəʊbɪk) /
(of an organism or process) depending on oxygen
of or relating to aerobes
designed for or relating to aerobics: aerobic shoes; aerobic dances
- Compare anaerobic
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Scientific definitions for aerobic
[ â-rō′bĭk ]
Occurring in the presence of oxygen or requiring oxygen to live. In aerobic respiration, which is the process used by the cells of most organisms, the production of energy from glucose metabolism requires the presence of oxygen. Compare anaerobic.
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Cultural definitions for aerobic
[ (air-oh-bik) ]
Notes for aerobic
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