pheromonenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈfer.ə.məʊn/us/ˈfer.ə.moʊn/specializeda chemical substance released by an animal that influences the behaviour of another animal of the same type, for example by attracting it sexually
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Biochemistry
- adipose
- adrenalin
- amino acid
- amylase
- arnica
- chlorophyll
- enzyme
- fatty acid
- flavonoid
- fructose
- histamine
- lanolin
- oestrogen
- phloem
- phototropism
- polysaccharide
- protease
- resin
- tannin
- xylem
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