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Definition of anaerobic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

anaerobic

adjective
 
/ˌænəˈrəʊbɪk/
 
/ˌænəˈrəʊbɪk/
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  1. (biology) not needing oxygen
    • anaerobic bacteria
    Topics Biologyc2
  2. (of physical exercise) not especially designed to improve the function of the heart and lungsTopics Health and Fitnessc2
    3. opposite aerobic
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