Definition: "Aerobic" pertains to an organism that needs atmospheric oxygen to thrive. In landscaping and gardening it is used in reference to compost bins. Well-designed compost bins that are well maintained promote an environment in which such aerobic organisms thrive. Aerobic organisms are an important ingredient in good compost; without them, the material in a compost bin won't "cook" properly. If you've stuck your hand into a compost bin and found it hot, then aerobic organisms were present in sufficient numbers in that pile.
Common Misspellings: airobic, aerobick, airobick
