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

aerobic

adjective
 
/eəˈrəʊbɪk/
 
/eˈrəʊbɪk/
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  1. (biology) needing oxygen
    • aerobic bacteria
  2. (of physical exercise) especially designed to improve the function of the heart and lungs
    • aerobic exercise
    Topics Health and Fitnessc1
    3. opposite anaerobic
    Word Originlate 19th cent.: from aero- + Greek bios ‘life’ + -ic.
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