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Meaning of anaerobic
The primary meaning of "anaerobic" refers to an environment or process that does not require oxygen.
Etymology of anaerobic
The word "anaerobic" comes from the Greek words "an-" (meaning "without") and "aer" (meaning "air" or "breeze") and the suffix "-bic" (meaning "relating to life" or "living")
Historically, the term "anaerobic" was first used in the late 19th century to describe organisms that could live without oxygen
Synonyms
oxygen-free
airless
breathless
lifeless
inert
stagnant
still
unmoving
unventilated
unoxidized
deoxygenated
asphyxiated
suffocated
air-tight
hermetic
sealed
closed
confined
restricted
limited
non-aerobic
non-ventilated
non-oxygenated
non-breathing
inanimate
sterile
barren
dead
motionless
static
inactive
dormant
quiescent
Definitions
- Relating to or characterized by the absence of oxygen or a very low oxygen level
- * Relating to or denoting an organism, such as a bacterium, that does not require oxygen to grow
- * Relating to or denoting a process, such as fermentation, that does not require oxygen
Usage Examples
- Anaerobic bacteria thrive in environments without oxygen, such as deep-sea sediments or the human gut
- * Anaerobic exercise, such as weightlifting, can be beneficial for building muscle mass
- * The anaerobic process of fermentation is used to produce beer and wine