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adj
Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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adj
Adapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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adj
Of or pertaining to mesons; mesonic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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adjective
having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: xeric, hydric
adjective
of or pertaining to a meson- Lawrence Wilets
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: mesonic
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric.
From mes(on) + -ic.
