mesic
adjective
Simple meaning
Of or about a meson.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɛsɪk
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Definition
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adjective
physics
Of or pertaining to a meson
“The radii of the mesic orbits"- Lawrence Wilets.”
biologyof a habitat
Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
biologyof an organism
Adapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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This meaning: Of or pertaining to a meson
Used this way, mesic is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a scientific use: it names something precisely within a field of study, so it appears in research and teaching more than in conversation.
“The radii of the mesic orbits"- Lawrence Wilets.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Clinical and technical
- Usage feel
- Technical and specialized
Where it naturally appears
- Science
- Academic writing
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.
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Sense: of or pertaining to a meson
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