chemotactic

/tɛk.tæk.tɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by chemotaxis, the movement of organisms, cells, or molecules in response to chemical stimuli

“The chemotactic response of the bacteria to the chemical gradient allowed it to move towards the nutrient source.”

2. noun

the movement of organisms, cells, or molecules in response to chemical stimuli

“The chemotactic behavior of the cells was studied in detail to understand their migration patterns.”

Synonyms

  • chemotactic movement
  • chemotactic response
  • chemotaxis

Antonyms

  • chemorepellent
  • haptotaxis