aerobic

Meanings

Adjective

• depending on free oxygen or air
  • "aerobic fermentation"
• based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency
  • "aerobic dance"
  • "running is very aerobic"

Adj

• Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.
• Of exercise, performed while maintaining a sufficient supply of oxygen to meet bodily energy needs.
• Of or relating to aerobics.

Synonyms

aerophilic, aerophilous

Antonyms

anaerobic

Related Words

aerobe, aerobics, anaerobic