Toxic Substances Hydrology Program
AnaerobicAnaerobic means without oxygen. More specifically, it refers to occurring or living without oxygen present; therefore, the chemistry of the system, environment, or organism is characterized by reductive conditions. Many organic contaminants are degraded under anaerobic conditions by anaerobic bacteria called anaerobes. This process is known as anaerobic biodegradation. Anerobes use nitrate, sulfate, iron, manganese, and carbon dioxide as their electron acceptors. A related term is anoxic. More Information
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