aerobion
|aero-bion|
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/ˈɛəroʊˌbaɪɒn/
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/ˈeərəʊˌbaɪɒn/
oxygen-dependent organism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerobion' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aerobios,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and 'bios' meant 'life.'
Historical Evolution
'aerobios' transformed into the modern English word 'aerobion' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'life in air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an organism that requires oxygen.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/18 21:51