pheromone

/ˌfɛroʊˈmoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical substance secreted or excreted by an animal, especially a mammal, that elicits specific behavioral or physiological responses in other members of the same species.

“The pheromones released by the female mouse attracted the males from nearby cages.”

Synonyms

  • chemical signal
  • odorant
  • sex hormone

Antonyms

  • odorant suppressor
  • signal blocker