mesic

mes·ic

M0236850 (mĕz′ĭk, mĕs′-, mē′zĭk, -sĭk)adj. Of, characterized by, or adapted to a moderately moist habitat.

mesic

(ˈmiːzɪk) adj1. (Botany) of, relating to, or growing in conditions of medium water supply: mesic plants. 2. (Atomic Physics) of or relating to a meson ˈmesically adv

mes•ic

(ˈmɛz ɪk, ˈmɛs-, ˈmi zɪk, -sɪk)

adj. of, pertaining to, or adapted to a habitat having a moderate supply of moisture. [1926; < Greek més(os) middle + -ic] mes′i•cal•ly, adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	mesic - of or pertaining to a meson; "the radii of the mesic orbits"- Lawrence Wiletsmesonicnatural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
	2.	mesic - having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture; "mesic habitats"hydric - having or characterized by excessive moisture; "a hydric habitat"xeric - being deficient in moisture; "deserts provide xeric environments"