mesophilic

Adjective

Meaning

of, or relating to a mesophile

living and thriving at moderate temperatures

Examples

Depending on the phase of composting, mesophilic or thermophilic bacteria may predominate. Source: Internet

The amount of pathogen destruction depends on the temperature (mesophilic or thermophilic conditions) and composting time. Source: Internet

Phases of composting Under ideal conditions, composting proceeds through three major phases: *An initial, mesophilic phase, in which the decomposition is carried out under moderate temperatures by mesophilic microorganisms. Source: Internet

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