Mesophilic

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Preferring, or adapted to live under, a condition of medium temperature or moisture; mesophilous: noting especially bacteria which grow beat in cultures which are maintained at a medium temperature (15–45° C.).
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  • adjective. of, or relating to a mesophile
  • adjective. living and thriving at moderate temperatures
  • Word Usage
    "Tommy -- Queso Fresco uses rennet and mesophilic culture and ends up a cheese you can melt, similar to mozzarella."
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