Anaerobic

Name:
Anaerobic
Detailed information:
Descriptive of a chemical reaction or a microorganism that does not require the presence of air or oxygen. Examples are the fermentation of sugars by yeast and the decomposition of sewage sludge by anaerobic bacteria. It is also applied to certain polymers that solidify when kept out of contact with air.See “Loctite” [Loctite]; Bacteria; Botulism.