anaerobic
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From French anaérobie, from Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-, “not”) + ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”) + βίος (bíos, “life”) + -ic.
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anaerobic (not comparable)
- Without oxygen; especially of an environment or organism.
- Of exercise, involving glycolysis (the conversion of glucose to adenosine triphosphate) rather than using oxygen to supply bodily energy needs.
- Of or relating to an anaerobe.
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without oxygen
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exercise
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relating to anaerobes
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anaerobic (not comparable)