anaerobic

🇺🇸 /ˌænəˈrəʊbɪk/ 🇬🇧 /ˌænəˈrəʊbɪk/
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adjective
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occurring or active in the absence of air or oxygen

The anaerobic conditions at the bottom of the lake allow the survival of certain bacteria.

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relating to exercise that does not require oxygen, such as weightlifting

Lifting weights is an example of anaerobic exercise.

translation

adj. occurring or active in the absence of air or oxygen; relating to exercise that does not require oxygen, such as weightlifting