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