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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMesophile
/ˈmɛzəˌfaɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An organism that grows best at moderate temperatures, typically between 20°C and 45°C.
"Mesophiles are commonly found in soil and are crucial for nutrient cycling." - 2
A type of microorganism that prefers moderate environmental conditions.
"In biotechnology, mesophiles are often used in fermentation processes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mesophile' is derived from the Greek roots 'meso-', meaning 'middle', and 'philos', meaning 'loving'. It was first used in the late 20th century to describe organisms that thrive at moderate temperatures, typically between 20°C and 45°C.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mesophile" is said worldwide
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Mésophile
Transliteration: mɛzo.fil
"Les mésophiles sont essentiels pour le compostage."
Mesophil
Transliteration: meˈzoːfiːl
"Mesophile Organismen sind wichtig für den Boden."
Mesofilo
Transliteration: mezoˈfilo
"I mesofili prosperano in ambienti moderati."
Mesófilo
Transliteration: mesófilo
"Los mesófilos son importantes en la agricultura."
Mesófilo
Transliteration: mezófilo
"Os mesófilos ajudam na decomposição do solo."
मेसोफिल
Transliteration: mesophil
"मेसोफिल मिट्टी में पाए जाते हैं।"
中温生物
Transliteration: zhōng wēn shēng wù
"中温生物在土壤中发挥重要作用。"
중온 생물
Transliteration: jung-on saengmul
"중온 생물은 토양에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
中温生物
Transliteration: chūon seibutsu
"中温生物は土壌の栄養循環に重要です。"
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