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pheromones

/ˈferəmoʊnz/ /ˈferəˌmoʊnz/

Meanings
noun
A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.

Examples :

"The male moth released pheromones to attract a female moth for mating. "
animal insect biology biochemistry organism physiology sex communication body science nature substance chemistry

Related Words

Illustration attracting

attracting verb

/əˈtræktɪŋ/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

Illustration behavior

behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration opposite

opposite noun

/ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

"My brother's opinion is the opposite of mine on the best way to study for the exam. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration secreted

secreted verb

/ˈsiːkɹətɪd/ /sɪˈkɹiːtɪd/

To make or keep secret.

"The shy student secreted the note under his desk, hoping no one would see it. "

Illustration members

members noun

/ˈmɛmbəz/ /ˈmɛmbɚz/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"All members of the book club must attend the monthly meeting. "

Illustration species

species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

Illustration functioning

functioning verb

/ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ /ˈfʌŋkʃnɪŋ/

To have a function.

"The coffee maker is functioning properly this morning, so I can have my coffee. "

Illustration released

released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

Illustration affects

affects verb

/əˈfekts/ /ˈæfekts/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

Illustration chemical

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "