aerobiotically
|aer-o-bi-ot-i-cal-ly|
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/ˌɛəroʊbaɪˈɒtɪkli/
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/ˌeərəʊbaɪˈɒtɪkli/
(aerobiotic)
oxygen-dependent life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerobiotically' originates from the Greek word 'aero,' meaning 'air,' and 'bios,' meaning 'life.'
Historical Evolution
'aerobiotic' changed from the Greek word 'aerobios' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerobiotic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'living in air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'requiring oxygen.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that involves or requires free oxygen.
The bacteria grow aerobiotically in the presence of oxygen.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 23:06