pheromone
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Noun — A chemical released by an animal that triggers a behavioral or physiological response in others of the same species.
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Etymology
Coined by combining the Greek pherein ("to carry") with "hormone," describing a chemical signal carried between individuals rather than within one body.
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What does “pheromone” mean?
The word “pheromone” means a chemical released by an animal that triggers a behavioral or physiological response in others of the same species. In plain terms, a scent-based chemical signal animals (and sometimes humans) give off that affects the behavior of others of their species.
How do you use “pheromone” in a sentence?
Here is “pheromone” used in a sentence: “Ants use pheromones to mark trails to food.”
What part of speech is “pheromone”?
“Pheromone” is a noun.
Where does the word “pheromone” come from?
The word “pheromone” comes from Greek. Coined by combining the Greek pherein ("to carry") with "hormone," describing a chemical signal carried between individuals rather than within one body.