pheromone in Portuguese
pheromone in Portuguese is feromona, feromônio — pheromone means a chemical released by an animal that triggers a behavioral or physiological response in others of the same species.
pheromone in Portuguese
feromona
(biology) 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.
feromônio
(biology) 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.
What does "pheromone" mean?
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noun A chemical released by an animal that triggers a behavioral or physiological response in others of the same species.
"Ants use pheromones to mark trails to food."
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pheromone in a sentence
- Ants use pheromones to mark trails to food.
- Some moths can detect a mate's pheromones from miles away.
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What is "pheromone" in Portuguese?
"pheromone" in Portuguese is feromona, feromônio. pheromone means: A chemical released by an animal that triggers a behavioral or physiological response in others of the same species.
How do you use "pheromone" in a sentence?
Example: "Ants use pheromones to mark trails to food." In Portuguese, "pheromone" is feromona, feromônio.
Are there other ways to say "pheromone" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "pheromone": feromona, feromônio.
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