Attractant
an agent or substance; lure:
the sex attractant of the cockroach; a synthetic attractant used to bait insect traps.
noun
a substance that attracts, esp a chemical (sex attractant) produced by an insect and attracting insects of the same species See also pheromone
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to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to ): The gravitational force of the earth attracts smaller bodies to it. to draw by appealing to the emotions or senses, by stimulating interest, or by exciting admiration; allure; invite: to attract attention; to attract admirers […]
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to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to ): The gravitational force of the earth attracts smaller bodies to it. to draw by appealing to the emotions or senses, by stimulating interest, or by exciting admiration; allure; invite: to attract attention; to attract admirers […]
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the act, power, or property of . quality; magnetic charm; fascination; allurement; enticement: the subtle attraction of her strange personality. a person or thing that draws, , allures, or entices: The main attraction was the after-dinner speaker. a characteristic or quality that provides pleasure; feature: The chief attractions of the evening were the good drinks […]
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providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring: an attractive personality. arousing interest or engaging one’s thought, consideration, etc.: an attractive idea; an attractive price. having the quality of . Contemporary Examples “I think he’s attractive, an interesting guy,” she said about him in April. World Cup Primer Joshua Robinson June […]