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aerobious

|aer-o-bi-ous|

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/ɛəˈroʊbiəs/

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/ɛəˈrəʊbiəs/

oxygen-requiring

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aerobious' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aer,' where 'aer' meant 'air' and 'bios' meant 'life.'

Historical Evolution

'aer' transformed into the Latin word 'aer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerobious' through scientific terminology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'life in air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'requiring oxygen for life.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or requiring free oxygen for life and growth.

Certain bacteria are aerobious and thrive in oxygen-rich environments.

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Last updated: 2025/05/18 23:21