Meaning & use
anaerobic
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Occurring or living without the presence of oxygen, or relating to intense exercise that doesn't rely on oxygen for energy.
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Anaerobic bacteria thrive deep in oxygen-free mud.
Sprinting is a form of anaerobic exercise that quickly exhausts the muscles.
A note on using this word
In fitness contexts, "anaerobic" exercise is short and intense, like sprinting or weightlifting, contrasted with sustained "aerobic" activity like jogging.
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