kị khí
adjective
Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ xi˧˦]Huế [kɪj˨˩ʔ kʰɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨ kʰɪj˦˥] browser voice
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kị khí means anaerobic.
Meanings of kị khí in English
Adjective
- anaerobic ≈ yếm khí
- Sinh vật kỵ khí bắt buộcObligate Anaerobes; Organisms (that are) anaerobic compulsorily
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 忌 (“to avoid; dread”) and 氣 (“air”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kị khí mean in English?
kị khí (adjective) means "anaerobic".
How do you pronounce kị khí?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ xi˧˦]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨ kʰɪj˦˥]. Tones: kị — heavy tone (nặng), khí — rising tone (sắc).