AEROBIOTIC

aerobiotic

(adjective) living or active only in the presence of oxygen; “aerobiotic bacteria”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

aerobiotic (comparative more aerobiotic, superlative most aerobiotic)

Of or pertaining to aerobiosis

Antonyms

• nonaerobiotic

Source: Wiktionary


A`ër*o*bi*ot"ic, a. (Biol.)

Definition: Related to, or of the nature of, aërobies; as, aërobiotic plants, which live only when supplied with free oxygen.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

25 April 2024

TYPIFY

(verb) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; “The fugue typifies Bach’s style of composition”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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