semiochemical

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semiochemical (ˌsɛmɪəʊˈkɛmɪkəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a chemical substance produced by an animal and used in communications, such as a pheromone
 
[C20: semio- from Greek sēmeion a sign + chemical]

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Semiochemical is always a great word to know.
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