allomone

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈaləməʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈaləməʊn/

Definitions of allomone word

noun allomone a chemical substance secreted externally by certain animals, such as insects, affecting the behaviour or physiology of another species detrimentally 3
noun allomone (biology) Any substance emitted by a member of one species that affects the behaviour of another to the advantage of the emitter but not the receiver. 1

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Parts of speech for Allomone

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allomone popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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