aerophilic
|aero-phil-ic|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈfɪlɪk/
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/ˌeərəʊˈfɪlɪk/
oxygen-loving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerophilic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Historical Evolution
'aerophilic' was derived from the Greek word 'aerophilos' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerophilic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'loving air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an affinity for air or oxygen; thriving in an oxygen-rich environment.
Certain bacteria are aerophilic and require oxygen to survive.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 08:21