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/fəˈrɒməʊn/ · phe·ro·mone
noun
- 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. The female moth released a pheromone to attract a male mate from a distance.
Did you know? The concept of pheromones has been extensively studied in insects, but research has also shown that humans may produce and respond to pheromones, although the science is still debated. The discovery of pheromones has led to the development of various products, such as perfumes and pest control methods, that exploit these chemical signals.