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attractant
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at·trac·tant  (-trktnt)
n.
A substance, such as a pheromone, that attracts insects or other animals.
attractant [əˈtræktənt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a substance that attracts, esp a chemical (sex attractant) produced by an insect and attracting insects of the same species See also pheromone
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