oxygen debt

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Definition of oxygen debt in English English dictionary

the amount of extra oxygen required to oxidize lactic acid in the muscles built up during vigorous exercise

The amount of extra oxygen required by muscle tissue during recovery from vigorous exercise

a cumulative deficit of oxygen resulting from intense exercise; the deficit must be made up when the body returns to rest

Hyphenation

o·xy·gen debt

Turkish pronunciation

äksıcın det

Pronunciation

/ˈäksəʤən ˈdet/ /ˈɑːksəʤən ˈdɛt/