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Pheromone Definition & Meaning

pheromone
noun
  1. a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species

"Pheromone" in song lyrics

See how pheromone is used in real songs:

  • "The glimpse gone heron, the just a porcelain pheromone"
    Ivens f/ 13th Son, Brass, Fame, Nick Sweepah — Brood of Five
  • "pheromone 10"
    AOL — AOL
  • "euphoria pheromone"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does pheromone mean?
a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species
What part of speech is pheromone?
Pheromone is a noun.

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