noun
aerobic respiration
Scientific term for respiration that uses oxygen. Often contrasted with 無気呼吸 (anaerobic respiration).
See also: 無気呼吸
酸素呼吸は、多くの生物にとって主要なエネルギー生産過程である。
Aerobic respiration is the main energy-producing process for many organisms.
Anaerobic respiration; does not use oxygen. 酸素呼吸 is its direct opposite.
Compound of 酸素 (oxygen) and 呼吸 (respiration).