PHEROMONE


Meaning of PHEROMONE in English

[ 'fɛrəməʊn ]

■ noun a chemical substance produced and released by an animal, affecting the behaviour or physiology of others of its species.

Derivatives

pheromonal adjective

Origin

1950s: from Gk pherein 'convey' + hormone .

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