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aerobic

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/ɛ.ˈroʊ.bɪk/
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(of physical exercise) including activities that increase one's heart rate and oxygen consumption rate

  • Running is a great form of aerobic exercise.
  • She attends an aerobic dance class every week.
  • Aerobic workouts help improve cardiovascular health.
  • The gym offers various aerobic training programs.
  • Swimming provides both aerobic and muscle-strengthening benefits.
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needing oxygen or air to function or survive

  • Aerobic bacteria thrive in oxygen-rich environments, breaking down organic matter.
  • Aerobic respiration is a metabolic process in which cells use oxygen to produce energy.
  • Plants engage in aerobic photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose.
  • Aerobic digestion in wastewater treatment relies on oxygen to break down organic pollutants.
  • Aerobic organisms, such as humans and most animals, require oxygen for survival and energy production.
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