anaerobia

/ˌanɪˈriːbɪə/ or /ˌænɪˈriːbɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a process in which organisms, such as bacteria, break down organic matter without the use of oxygen.

“The microbe undergoes anaerobia to convert the sugar into energy.”

Synonyms

  • fermentation
  • oxygen-free respiration

Antonyms

  • aerobic
  • oxygen-dependent respiration