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aerobe

/ˈɛərəb/ noun · British & US
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What does aerobe mean?

noun

An organism that requires oxygen to grow and reproduce. An organism that lives in the presence of oxygen.

Example

"The bacteria are aerobes and thrive in the aerobic environment."

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