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Definitions from WordNet

Adjective anaerobic has 2 senses
  1. anaerobic, anaerobiotic - living or active in the absence of free oxygen; "anaerobic bacteria"
    Antonyms: aerobic, aerophilic, aerophilous, aerobiotic, oxidative
  2. anaerobic - not aerobic; "isometric exercises are anaerobic"
    Antonym:     aerobic

Definitions from the Web

Term: Anaerobic

Description:

Anaerobic refers to any process, organism, or environment that operates without the presence of oxygen. It is typically used in the context of biological and chemical reactions that occur in the absence of oxygen.

Sample sentences:

  • Anaerobic bacteria thrive in environments with little to no oxygen.

  • During high-intensity workouts, the body shifts from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism.

  • Yogurt is produced through the anaerobic fermentation of milk by lactic acid bacteria.

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