noun
- an organism that can live and grow without oxygen
Usage: biology
Examples
- The scientist studied anaerobes found in deep ocean sediments.
- Some anaerobes produce methane as a waste product.
- Certain bacteria are obligate anaerobes and die when exposed to oxygen.
- The compost pile contained both aerobes and anaerobes.
- Researchers discovered new anaerobes in the oxygen-free environment.
- These anaerobes play an important role in breaking down organic matter.