anaeroplastic
|an-aero-plas-tic|
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/ˌæn.iˌɛr.əˈplæs.tɪk/
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/ˌæn.iˌɪə.rəˈplæs.tɪk/
formation without air
Etymology
'anaeroplastic' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'without', 'aero' meaning 'air', and 'plastic' from 'plastos' meaning 'formed' or 'molded'.
'anaeroplastic' was formed in modern scientific English by combining Greek roots to describe processes occurring without air.
Initially, it meant 'formed or developed without air', and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the formation or development of tissue in the absence of air or oxygen.
Certain bacteria exhibit anaeroplastic growth in oxygen-free environments.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 22:06