noun
anaerobic bacteria
Technical term in microbiology; bacteria that grow without oxygen. Often contrasted with 好気性細菌 (aerobic bacteria).
See also: 好気性細菌
嫌気性細菌は酸素のない環境で増殖する。
Anaerobic bacteria multiply in oxygen-free environments.
Aerobic bacteria; requires oxygen for growth, opposite of 嫌気性細菌.
Compound of 嫌気 (dislike of air, anaerobic) + 性 (-ic, nature) + 細菌 (bacteria).