mes·ic

(mĕz′ĭk, mĕs′-, mē′zĭk, -sĭk)

adj.

Of, characterized by, or adapted to a moderately moist habitat.

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mesic

(ˈmiːzɪk)

adj

1. (Botany) of, relating to, or growing in conditions of medium water supply: mesic plants.

2. (Atomic Physics) of or relating to a meson

ˈmesically adv

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mes•ic

(ˈmɛz ɪk, ˈmɛs-, ˈmi zɪk, -sɪk)

adj.

of, pertaining to, or adapted to a habitat having a moderate supply of moisture.

[1926; < Greek més(os) middle + -ic]

mes′i•cal•ly, adv.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.	1.	mesic - of or pertaining to a meson; "the radii of the mesic orbits"- Lawrence Wilets mesonic natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
	2.	mesic - having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture; "mesic habitats" hydric - having or characterized by excessive moisture; "a hydric habitat" xeric - being deficient in moisture; "deserts provide xeric environments"

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