AERIFORM
A"ër*i*form, a. Etym: [L. aër air + -form: cf. F. aériforme.]
Defn: Having the form or nature of air, or of an elastic fluid; gaseous. Hence fig.: Unreal.
AERIFY
A"ër*i*fy, v. t. Etym: [L. aër air + -fly.]
1. To infuse air into; to combine air with.
2. To change into an aëriform state.
AERO-
A"ër*o-. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: The combining form of the Greek word meaning air.
AEROBIC
A`ër*o"bic, a. (Biol.)
Defn: Growing or thriving only in the presence of oxygen; also, pertaining to, or induced by, aërobies; as, aërobic fermentation. — A`ër*o"bic*al*ly (#), adv.
AEROBIES
A"ër*o*bies, n. pl. Etym: [Aëro- + Gr. (Biol.)