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1. <chemistry> Having molecular oxygen present.
2. <microbiology> Growing, living or occurring in the presence of molecular oxygen. Bacteria that require oxygen to survive (aerobic bacteria). The used of aerobic microbes to break down raw sewage (aerobic waste treatment).
3. <physiology> Requiring oxygen for respiration.
(18 Nov 1997)
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