attractant

noun

at·​trac·​tant ə-ˈtrak-tənt How to pronounce attractant (audio)
: a substance (such as a pheromone) that attracts specific animals (such as insects or individuals of the opposite sex)

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The financial path forward for the film is unclear, with its tragic history considered by many in the industry as both a potential attractant and repellent for audiences. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 Cut tarsal glands off a doe or buck your buddy shot, and hang them near your stand both as an attractant and cover scent. Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024 Some scientists suggest heat is the attractant, while others believe the light is misinterpreted as a hole or passage. Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024 Display a decoy and use deer attractants to bring that mature buck into bow range. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for attractant 

Word History

Etymology

attract + -ant entry 1

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of attractant was in 1889

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“Attractant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attractant. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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attractant

noun
at·​trac·​tant ə-ˈtrak-tənt How to pronounce attractant (audio)
: something that attracts
especially : a substance that attracts animals (as insects)

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