word
anaerobic threshold
an-uh-ROH-bik THRESH-ohld
ˌænəˈroʊbɪk ˈθrɛʃoʊldListen
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Syllable breakdown
anaerobicthreshold
Dictionary meaning
The intensity point at which the body begins producing lactate faster than it can clear it.
History and origin
Exercise physiology terminology.
Examples
- Interval training can raise an athlete's anaerobic threshold over time.
Common mispronunciations
an-AIR-oh-bik
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