Aerobic

/ɛəˈrəʊbɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen.

Aerobic exercise like running and cycling is essential for improving cardiovascular health.

Describing processes that require oxygen, especially in biological or environmental contexts.

Aerobic respiration occurs in cells when oxygen is present.

Characterized by the presence of oxygen; relating to aerobic bacteria or other organisms.

Aerobic decomposition is crucial for breaking down organic matter in composting.

From the Greek 'aer' meaning 'air' + 'bios' meaning 'life'.

aerobic exercise

Physical activity that depends on the use of oxygen to fuel the body.

aerobic threshold

The point during exercise when the body begins to accumulate lactic acid.

aerobic respiration

A form of cellular respiration that uses oxygen.

anaerobic

Relating to processes that do not require oxygen.

oxygenation

The process of adding oxygen to something.

Air workout

Let's hit the gym for some air workout this evening.

Oxygen junkie

She's such an oxygen junkie, always running or cycling for hours!