aerobiosis
|aer-o-bi-o-sis|
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/ˌɛəroʊbaɪˈoʊsɪs/
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/ˌeərəʊbaɪˈəʊsɪs/
life with oxygen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerobiosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'biosis' meaning 'mode of life'.
Historical Evolution
'aerobiosis' was derived from the Greek word 'aerobios', which was adapted into modern scientific terminology to describe life processes that require oxygen.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'life in air', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'life sustained by oxygen'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
life sustained by an organism in the presence of air or oxygen.
The study of aerobiosis is crucial in understanding how organisms survive in oxygen-rich environments.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 22:36