mesic

See also: měsíc and Měsíc

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric.

Adjective

mesic (comparative more mesic, superlative most mesic)

  1. (biology, of a habitat) Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
    Coordinate terms: xeric (“dry”), hydric (“moist”)
  2. (biology, of an organism) Adapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture.

Etymology 2

From mes(on) +‎ -ic.

Adjective

mesic (comparative more mesic, superlative most mesic)

  1. (physics) Of or pertaining to mesons; mesonic.

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