mesic
adjEtymology From mes(on) + -ic.
1
Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Of or pertaining to mesons; mesonic.
mesic
adjEtymology From Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric.
1
Biology, Natural sciences Of a habitat Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
2
Biology, Natural sciences Of an organism Adapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture.
- Derived terms
- hydromesic, nonmesic, xeromesic