Defn: Microörganisms which live in contact with the air and need oxygen for their growth; as the microbacteria which form on the surface of putrefactive fluids.
AEROBIOTIC
A`ër*o*bi*ot"ic, a. (Biol.)
Defn: Related to, or of the nature of, aërobies; as, aërobiotic plants, which live only when supplied with free oxygen.
AEROBOAT
A"ër*o*boat`, n. [Aëro- + boat.]
Defn: A form of hydro-aëroplane; a flying boat.
AEROBUS
A"ër*o*bus`, n. [Aëro-+ bus.]
Defn: An aëroplane or airship designed to carry passengers.
AEROCLUB
A"ër*o*club`, n. [Aëro- + club.]
Defn: A club or association of persons interested in aëronautics.
AEROCURVE
A"ër*o*curve`, n. [Aëro- + curve.] (Aëronautics)