aerobia
|aer-o-bi-a|
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/ˌɛəˈroʊbiə/
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/ˌɛəˈrəʊbiə/
oxygen-dependent organisms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerobia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aer,' where 'aer' meant 'air' and 'bios' meant 'life.'
Historical Evolution
'aerobia' changed from the Greek word 'aerobios' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerobia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'life in air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'organisms that require oxygen for growth and survival.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/18 19:21
