aer·o·phil

, aerophile (ār'ō-fil, -fīl),

1. An organelle, cell, organ, or organism that has an affinity and need for air.

2. An aerobic organism (aerobe), especially an obligate aerobe.

[aero- + G. philos, fond]

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aer·o·phil

, aerophile (ār'ō-fil, -fīl)

1.Air-loving.

2. An aerobic organism (aerobe), especially an obligate aerobe.

[aero- + G. philos, fond]

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aer·o·phil

, aerophile (ār'ō-fil, -fīl)

An organelle, cell, organ, or organism that needs air.

[aero- + G. philos, fond]

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