mesic

Definitions of mesic
  1. adjective
    having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture
    “mesic habitats”
    synonyms:
    mesophytic
    being or growing in or adapted to a moderately moist environment
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    antonyms:
    xeric
    being deficient in moisture
    hydric
    having or characterized by excessive moisture
    xerophytic
    adapted to a xeric (or dry) environment
    hydrophytic
    growing wholly or partially in water
    hygrophytic
    requiring an abundance of moisture
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  2. adjective
    of or pertaining to a meson
    “"the radii of the mesic orbits"- Lawrence Wilets”
    synonyms: mesonic
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