Word: kairomone
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: kai
ro
mone
Definition: Any substance produced by an individual of one species that benefits the recipient which is of a different species but is harmful to the producer.
Morphemes:
Affix: kairomone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any substance produced by an individual of one species that benefits the recipient which is of a different species but is harmful to the producer.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: καιρός
Language: grc
Decoded: kairos
Meaning: advantage
Affix: pheromone
Language: en
Decoded: pheromone
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.