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(mes-o-phil-ic) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. describing organisms that thrive at moderate temperatures.

Example Sentence

The bacteria in yogurt are mesophilic.

More Example Sentences

Mesophilic organisms grow best in moderate heat.

Synonyms

moderate temperature; thermophilic; optimal growth

Antonyms

psychrophilic; thermophilic; extreme

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