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Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In an anaerobic manner; in a way that does not require oxygen. Generally used of metabolic processes.

   "Humans can metabolize both aerobically and anaerobically, the latter generally in high stress situations."

Example

More examples

"Humans can metabolize both aerobically and anaerobically, the latter generally in high stress situations."

Etymology

From anaerobic + -ally.

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