Attractant: meaning, definitions and examples

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attractant

 

[ ษ™หˆtrรฆktษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical substance

An attractant is a substance that induces an organism to move toward it, commonly used in various fields such as biology, agriculture, and pest control. Attractants play a crucial role in the mating and feeding behavior of many animals, including insects and mammals. These substances can be naturally occurring or artificially synthesized, and they often exploit the sensory receptors of the target organism to elicit a response. Understanding attractants can help in managing populations of pests or in enhancing the effectiveness of traps.

Synonyms

bait, enticer, lure, pull

Examples of usage

  • The attractant drew numerous insects to the trap.
  • Farmers use a specific attractant to lure pests away from crops.
  • Researchers studied how different attractants affect insect behavior.
  • The perfume contained floral attractants to entice pollinators.

Translations

Translations of the word "attractant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atrativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เคฐเฅเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Attraktor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ atraktan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒะฐะฑะปัŽะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ atraktant

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใๅฏ„ใ›ใ‚‹ใ‚‚ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attractant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atrayente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงekici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์ธ์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงุฐุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ attractant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ atraktant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ•่ฏฑๅ‰‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ atraktant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐdrรกttarafl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ั‹ะผะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™lbedici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atrayente

Word origin

The term 'attractant' is derived from the verb 'attract,' which comes from the Latin 'tractare,' meaning to draw or pull. The prefix 'a-' signifies direction towards something, while 'tract' indicates the act of pulling or drawing. The concept of an attractant is significant in various scientific fields, particularly ecology and entomology, as it relates to how organisms respond to particular stimuli in their environment. The use of the word 'attractant' in scientific literature has become more prevalent in recent decades as researchers continue to explore the interactions between species and their chemical communication. The development of synthetic attractants has also played a role in pest management strategies, influencing agricultural practices and environmental management.