aerobic
[ ai-roh-bik ]
/ ɛəˈroʊ bɪk /
adjective
(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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British Dictionary definitions for aerobic
aerobic
/ (ɛəˈrəʊbɪk) /
adjective
(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
Medical definitions for aerobic
aerobic
[ â-rō′bĭk ]
adj.
Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen, as certain microorganisms.
Of or relating to aerobes.
Relating to or used in aerobics.
Scientific definitions for aerobic
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.
Cultural definitions for aerobic
aerobic
[ (air-oh-bik) ]
In biology, a descriptive term for organisms that require the presence of oxygen to live. (Compare anaerobic.)
notes for aerobic
Aerobic exercise, such as running, swimming, and doing calisthenics for an extended time, is designed to improve the body's use of oxygen.