Mesic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mesic is an adjective meaning (biology, of a habitat) Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
Meaning
(biology, of a habitat) Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
More Meanings
- (biology, of an organism) Adapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture.
- (physics) Of or pertaining to mesons; mesonic.
Synonyms for mesic
Depending on context, synonyms include mesonic, mesophytic.
Antonyms for mesic
Common opposites include xeric, hydric.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mesophytic, mesonic, hammocks, mesophyllous, hygrocolous, muscicolous.
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