AEROBIC
aerobic, aerophilic, aerophilous
(adjective) depending on free oxygen or air; “aerobic fermentation”
aerobic
(adjective) based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency; “aerobic dance”; “running is very aerobic”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
aerobic (not comparable)
Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.
Antonym: anaerobic
Of exercise, performed while maintaining a sufficient supply of oxygen to meet bodily energy needs.
Of or relating to aerobics.
Source: Wiktionary
A`ër*o"bic, a. (Biol.)
Definition: Growing or thriving only in the presence of oxygen; also,
pertaining to, or induced by, aërobies; as, aërobic fermentation. --
A`ër*o"bic*al*ly (#), adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition