Qualitative Concept
anaerobic
an·aer·o·bic [ an-uh-roh-bik, an-ai- ]
Definitions related to anaerobic:
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A chemical process that does not require oxygen or occurs in the absence of oxygen.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Any process that doesn't require oxygen. Often refers to a form of short, high intensity exercise, known as anaerobic exercise.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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