Definition: A pheromone is a chemical produced by some animals that cause specific reactions in other animals. It is often used in a reproductive context, such as when a chemical is secreted to attract a mate.
Pronunciation: "Fere-oh-moan"
Common Misspellings: Pheremone, Pheramone
Examples:
When she is ready to mate, a female lobster visits a male lobster's shelter and secretes a pheromone, which she wafts in his direction.
