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.

Anagrams

• ICMEs, cemis, semic