Anaerobic: meaning, definitions and examples
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anaerobic
[ รฆnษหroสbษชk ]
biological processes
Anaerobic refers to the absence of oxygen. In biological contexts, it often describes processes or organisms that occur or exist without oxygen. Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that does not use oxygen and occurs in some microorganisms and in muscle cells during intense exercise. These organisms can obtain energy in low-oxygen environments, making them crucial for various ecological processes.
Synonyms
non-oxygen-dependent, oxygen-independent
Examples of usage
- Anaerobic bacteria thrive in deep sea environments.
- Fermentation is an anaerobic process.
- Anaerobic digestion is used in waste treatment.
Translations
Translations of the word "anaerobic" in other languages:
๐ต๐น anaerรณbico
๐ฎ๐ณ เค Anaerobic
๐ฉ๐ช anaerob
๐ฎ๐ฉ anaerob
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฝะฐะตัะพะฑะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ anaerobowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅซๆฐๆงใฎ
๐ซ๐ท anaรฉrobie
๐ช๐ธ anaerobio
๐น๐ท anaerobik
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๊ธฐ์ฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงููุงุฆูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ anaerobnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ anaerรณbny
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆฐง็
๐ธ๐ฎ anaerobni
๐ฎ๐ธ anaerรณbรญskt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝะฐััะพะฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ anaerob
๐ฒ๐ฝ anaerobio
Etymology
The term 'anaerobic' is derived from the Greek roots 'ana-', meaning 'without', and 'aerobios', meaning 'life in air'. The first known use of the term dates back to the late 19th century when scientists began to study microorganisms in more depth. As microbiology developed, the concept of anaerobic organisms became crucial for understanding processes such as fermentation and anaerobic respiration. Ongoing research in fields such as environmental science and medicine continues to explore the role of anaerobic microorganisms in ecosystems and human health.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,911, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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