adj.
- Biology.
- Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen: aerobic bacteria.
- Of or relating to aerobes.
- Involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body: aerobic exercise.
- Relating to or used in aerobics: aerobic shoes.
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