releaser
Americannoun
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a person or thing that releases.
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Ethology. a key stimulus, as a sound, odor, moving shape, or patch of color, that elicits a predictable behavioral response in an animal.
Etymology
Origin of releaser
Example Sentences
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The pre-rumble stress releaser “Cool” is a marvel of gymnastic moves and frayed nerves.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2019
“It’s only compelling with software. Software is the dopamine releaser that keeps you coming back.”
From Reuters • Jan. 8, 2018
To help with my academic concerns, I often fumbled with my pencil sharpener, using it as a nervous energy releaser.
From Washington Post • Mar. 19, 2015
Seth Stevenson rounded out the week with the best life pro tip: Ditch ironing and use this wrinkle releaser instead.
From Slate • Nov. 21, 2014
Where courtship is involved, the jerking motions are made in conjunction with writhing of the male and do not result from the same type of releaser described above.
From Natural History of Cottonmouth Moccasin, Agkistrodon piscovorus (Reptilia) by Burkett, Ray D.
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