Aerobic – with oxygen

(Pronounced air-oh-bik)

Aerobic means "with oxygen". Aerobic respiration uses oxygen and takes place constantly in plants and animals. It is the most efficient way of releasing energy from glucose. 

Glucose + oxygen  →  carbon dioxide + water + energy

(Note: Respiration is the production of energy)

To help remember what aerobic means, use the following mnemonic:

Imagine an heir to the throne wearing robes being taken quickly (aerobic) through his fields on an ox (with oxygen).