semiochemical

/ ˌsɛmɪəʊˈkɛmɪkəl /

noun

1. a chemical substance produced by an animal and used in communications, such as a pheromone

Word History and Origins

Origin of semiochemical¹

C20: semio- from Greek sēmeion a sign + chemical

Example Sentences

Sophisticated analytical techniques are now helping to find the identity of mosquito semiochemicals and potential semiochemical blends.

From Salon

Collin said the semiochemical is already used but in an aerosol can, which is when the shark is already in attack mode.

From BBC