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semiochemical

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semiochemical [ˌsɛmɪəʊˈkɛmɪkəl]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a chemical substance produced by an animal and used in communications, such as a pheromone
[semio- from Greek sēmeion a sign + chemical]
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