Anaerobe: meaning, definitions and examples
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anaerobe
[ หรฆnษหroสb ]
biology, microbiology
An anaerobe is an organism that does not require oxygen for growth and reproduction. These organisms can live in environments devoid of oxygen and may even find oxygen toxic. Anaerobes are commonly found in diverse habitats such as deep-sea sediments, the intestines of animals, and other anoxic environments.
Synonyms
anaerobic organism, bacterium, microbe.
Examples of usage
- Bacteria in the human gut are often anaerobes.
- Certain anaerobes play crucial roles in digestion.
- Anaerobic fermentation is utilized in producing yogurt.
- Some anaerobes are responsible for food spoilage.
- Anaerobes can be used in bioremediation processes.
Translations
Translations of the word "anaerobe" in other languages:
๐ต๐น anaerรณbio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจเคพเคฐเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช Anaerob
๐ฎ๐ฉ anaerob
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฝะฐะตัะพะฑ
๐ต๐ฑ anaerob
๐ฏ๐ต ๅซๆฐๆงใฎ
๐ซ๐ท anaรฉrobie
๐ช๐ธ anaerobio
๐น๐ท anaerob
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๊ธฐ์ฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงููุงุฆูุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ anaerob
๐ธ๐ฐ anaerรณbny
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆฐง็
๐ธ๐ฎ anaerob
๐ฎ๐ธ anaerรณb
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝะฐััะพะฑ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ anaerob
๐ฒ๐ฝ anaerobio
Etymology
The term 'anaerobe' originated from the International Scientific Vocabulary, combining the prefix 'an-', derived from the Greek word 'แผฮฝฮฌ' meaning 'without', and 'aerobe', which itself is based on the Greek word 'แผฮฎฯ' (aฤr), meaning air. This composition indicates 'without air' or 'without oxygen'. The usage of the word can be traced back to the early 20th century when microbiologists began to classify organisms based on their oxygen requirements. The study of anaerobic organisms has been crucial in understanding ecological systems, human health, and industrial processes. As microbiology advanced, the significance of anaerobes in various ecosystems and their potential applications in biotechnology became more recognized, particularly in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental management.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,108, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 37111 bewilderingly
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