attractancy

[ uh-trak-tuhn-see ]

noun
  1. the capacity, especially of a pheromone, to attract.

Origin of attractancy

1
First recorded in 1955–60; attractan(t) + -cy
  • Also called at·trac·tance.

Words Nearby attractancy

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