Occurring or existing in the absence of oxygen; non-oxidative or anaerobic in nature.
From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'oxidative' (relating to oxidation). A scientific term combining Greek and modern chemistry terminology to describe processes without oxygen involvement.
'Anoxidative' processes in biology include fermentation, which is how your muscles work during intense exercise when oxygen can't keep up—that's what causes the burn you feel!
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