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aerobic
adjective aer·o·bic \ˌer-ˈō-bik\
of exercise : strengthening the heart and lungs by making them work hard for several minutes or more
: using oxygen
Full Definition of AEROBIC
1
: living, active, or occurring only in the presence of oxygen <aerobic respiration>
2
: of, relating to, or induced by aerobes
3
a : involving, utilizing, or increasing oxygen consumption for metabolic processes in the body <stationary bicycles used for aerobic conditioning> b : relating to, resulting from, or used in aerobics
— aer·o·bi·cal·ly \-bi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of AEROBIC
1884
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aerobic
adjective aer·o·bic \ˌa(-ə)r-ˈō-bik, ˌe(-ə)r-\
Medical Definition of AEROBIC
1
: living, active, or occurring only in the presence of oxygen <aerobic respiration>
2
: of, relating to, or induced by aerobes
3
a : of, relating to, or being activity which increases the body's demand for oxygen thereby resulting in a marked temporary increase in respiration and heart rate <aerobic exercise> b : relating to, resulting from, or used in aerobics or aerobic activity <aerobic shoes>
—aer·o·bi·cal·ly \-bi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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