adj[
Date: 1800-1900;
Origin: aerobe
'creature that needs air to live' (19-21 centuries), from
French aérobie, from aéro-
'aero-' + -bie (from
Greek bios
'life')]
technical using oxygen
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anaerobicaerobic exercisea type of exercise intended to strengthen the heart and lungs
running, swimming, and other forms of aerobic exercise