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aerobic

ae·ro·bic

UK/ɛəˈɹəʊ.bɪk/ US/ɛəˈɹoʊ.bɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

depending on free oxygen or air

  • “aerobic fermentation”
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2.

based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency

  • “aerobic dance”
  • “running is very aerobic”
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Origin

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

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