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pheromone.

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.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. 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.

Where this word comes from

From φέρω (phérō, “I bring, bear, carry”) and hormone.

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