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aerobe

IPA: //ˈɛəroʊb//

KK: /ˈɛəroʊb/

noun

Definition: A living thing, like a bacterium, that needs oxygen to survive.

Example: The aerobe thrived in the oxygen-rich environment of the laboratory.

aerobic

IPA: //eɪəˈroʊbɪk//

KK: /ɛəˈroʊbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to processes or activities that require oxygen to occur, such as certain types of exercise or organisms that live in oxygen-rich environments.

Example: Aerobic exercises, such as running and swimming, are great for improving cardiovascular health.

aerobically

IPA: /ˌɛəˈroʊbɪkli/

KK: /ɛəˈroʊbɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that requires oxygen, often related to exercises that improve the efficiency of the cardiovascular system.

Example: The athletes trained aerobically to improve their endurance.

aerobicize

IPA: //ɛəˈroʊbɪˌzaɪz//

KK: /ɛəˈroʊbɪˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in physical activities that increase heart rate and improve fitness, often through exercises like running, cycling, or dancing.

Example: Many people choose to aerobicize to maintain their health and fitness levels.

aerobiological

IPA: /ˌɛəroʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌɛrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of airborne organisms and their effects on the environment and health.

Example: The aerobiological study focused on the distribution of airborne microorganisms.

aerobiology

IPA: /ˌɛəroʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /ˌɛəroʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of living things that are found in the air, including things like pollen, spores, and tiny organisms. It looks at where these materials come from, how they spread, and what effects they have.

Example: Aerobiology is essential for understanding how airborne pathogens spread in the environment.

aerobiosis

IPA: //ˌɛrəʊˈbaɪəsɪs//

KK: /ˌɛəroʊˈbaɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of life that exists and is supported by the presence of air or oxygen.

Example: Aerobiosis is essential for the survival of many organisms, including humans.

aerobraking

IPA: /ˈɛəroʊˌbreɪkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɛəroʊˌbreɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A method used in space travel where a spacecraft slows down by using the resistance of a planet's atmosphere instead of relying on its engines.

Example: The spacecraft utilized aerobraking to slow down before entering orbit around Mars.

aerodrome

IPA: /ˈɛə.rəʊ.drəʊm/

KK: /ˈɛə.rəʊ.drəʊm/

noun

Definition: A place where aircraft take off and land, often equipped with facilities for passengers and cargo.

Example: The small aerodrome was bustling with activity as planes took off and landed.

aerodynamic

IPA: //ˌɛəroʊˈdaɪnəmɪk//

KK: /ˌɛrɪoʊˈdænəmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the way air moves around things, especially designed to reduce resistance from the air and improve speed or efficiency.

Example: The new car model features an aerodynamic design that improves its fuel efficiency.

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