mesic

== English == === Pronunciation === === Etymology 1 === From Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric. ==== Adjective ==== mesic (comparative more mesic, superlative most mesic) (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”) (biology, of an organism) Adapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture. ===== Derived terms ===== === Etymology 2 === From mes(on) +‎ -ic. ==== Adjective ==== mesic (comparative more mesic, superlative most mesic) (physics) Of or pertaining to mesons; mesonic. === Anagrams === ICMEs, cemis, semic