infochemical en · ADJ
Etymology
From info- + chemical.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Relating to pheromones
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
infochemical en · NOUN
Etymology
From info- + chemical.
Meanings
- Synonym of pheromone.
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A chemical compound carrying information that is employed by organisms that cannot communicate using acoustic signals
Might infochemicals pass between plants underground via shared fungal networks?
2020, Merlin Sheldrake, Entangled Life, page 182:
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| infochemicals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |