anaerobic
adjective/ˌænəˈroʊbɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,404 most common English word
Meaning
occurring or living without the presence of oxygen.
Example sentence
Muscles produce lactic acid during anaerobic exercise when oxygen is in short supply.
Synonyms & related words
- oxygen-free
- airless
- fermentative
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