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(pher-o-mone) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a chemical signal released by an animal that affects the behavior of other animals of the same species.

Example Sentence

The male moth releases a pheromone to attract a female for mating.

More Example Sentences

Pheromones help animals communicate with each other.

Synonyms

scent; signal; chemical

Antonyms

odor; stench

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