anaerobic

Meanings

• adjective

  A process or condition in which an organism or tissue continues to function without oxygen.

  - "During heavy exercise, muscles may switch to anaerobic metabolism to produce energy."
  - "Some bacteria can survive in an anaerobic environment."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˌænəˈɹoʊbik/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1514791"

---

Antonyms

aerobic

---

Variants

List of all variants of anaerobic that leads to same result
anaerobic , anaerobically

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek words anaerobos, meaning 'without air'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Anaerobic metabolism is the primary energy source for muscles during high-intensity, short-duration activities.

2. The first anaerobic bacteria were discovered in the late 1800s.

3. Anaerobic digestion is used to produce biogas from organic waste.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Aerobic: Opposite of anaerobic, requiring oxygen for metabolism.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, anaerobic has been used metaphorically to describe situations or conditions where an individual or group is cut off from necessary resources or support.

How to Memorize "anaerobic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cell or organism functioning without oxygen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with 'without oxygen' or 'functioning without air'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Anaerobic is A-OK without Oxygen' to remember the definition.

---

Memorize "anaerobic" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize anaerobic is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.