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
On the other hand, the emotion of fear may be a releaser of energy for the prospective victim; it may release the energies of flight and add to the power of the animal.
From The Foundations of Personality by Myerson, Abraham
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