1. life or metabolic processes that occur in the absence of oxygen
Usage: biology; technical

Examples

• Certain bacteria can survive through anaerobiosis in oxygen-depleted environments.
• The study of anaerobiosis helps scientists understand how life might exist on other planets.
• Muscle cells can temporarily switch to anaerobiosis during intense exercise.
• Anaerobiosis is essential for fermentation processes in brewing and baking.
• Deep-sea organisms often rely on anaerobiosis due to low oxygen levels.
• The researcher investigated anaerobiosis in soil microorganisms.