Allelochemical Definition

ə-lēlə-kĕmĭ-kəl, ə-lĕlə-
noun
A chemical emitted by an organism of one species that influences the physiology or behavior of an organism of a different species. Synthetic allelochemicals are sometimes used as herbicides or insecticides.
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Other Word Forms of Allelochemical

Noun

Singular:
allelochemical
Plural:
allelochemicals

Origin of Allelochemical

  • Greek allēlōn mutually (from allos other al-1 in Indo-European roots) chemical

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

AALALL

Words Ending With

LALCAL

Unscrambles

allelochemical

Words Starting With A and Ending With L

Starts With A & Ends With LStarts With AL & Ends With LStarts With A & Ends With AL

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14 Letter Words14 Letter Words Starting With A14 Letter Words Ending With L