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Anaerobic

Anaerobic is a technical word which means without air. The presence or absence of air affects various chemical and biological reactions.

One example is that wood which is totally immersed in water does not rot - the process of rotting being a process requiring water and air - see Seahenge.

See also:

• Anaerobic organism
• Anaerobic respiration
• Anaerobic glycolysis

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