anaerobian
|an-aer-o-bi-an|
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/ˌæn.eəˈroʊ.bi.ən/
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/ˌæn.ɪəˈrəʊ.bi.ən/
life without oxygen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anaerobian' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'without', 'aero' meaning 'air', and 'bios' meaning 'life', combined to refer to life without air (oxygen).
Historical Evolution
'anaerobian' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots to describe organisms that do not require oxygen.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'living without air (oxygen)', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/26 18:21