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mesophilic

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mesophilic [ˌmɛsəʊˈfɪlɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology (esp of bacteria) having an ideal growth temperature of 20-45°C
mesophile  [ˈmɛsəʊˌfaɪl] n
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