Antonyms of adj anaerobic

2 senses of anaerobic

Sense 1
anaerobic (vs. aerobic), anaerobiotic -- (living or active in the absence of free oxygen; "anaerobic bacteria")

aerobic (vs. anaerobic), aerophilic, aerophilous -- (depending on free oxygen or air; "aerobic fermentation")
        => aerobiotic -- (living or active only in the presence of oxygen; "aerobiotic bacteria")
        => oxidative -- (taking place in the presence of oxygen; "oxidative glycolysis"; "oxidative rancidity")

Sense 2
anaerobic (vs. aerobic) -- (not aerobic; "isometric exercises are anaerobic")

aerobic (vs. anaerobic) -- (based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency; "aerobic dance"; "running is very aerobic")

Similarity of adj anaerobic

2 senses of anaerobic

Sense 1
anaerobic (vs. aerobic), anaerobiotic -- (living or active in the absence of free oxygen; "anaerobic bacteria")

Sense 2
anaerobic (vs. aerobic) -- (not aerobic; "isometric exercises are anaerobic")

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