aerobe

/ˌɛˈroʊb/
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Definitions of aerobe
  1. noun
    an organism (especially a bacterium) that requires air or free oxygen for life
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    type of:
    being, organism
    a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
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Elements of the Universe: Aer, Aero ("Air")

The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Greek word aer, meaning "air." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun")

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