Definition of Allelochemical

1. Adjective. (biochemistry ecology) Having allelopathic effects. ¹

2. Noun. A chemical substance having allelopathic effects. ¹

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Medical Definition of Allelochemical

1. Biologically synthesised chemicals which entice, repel, immobilize, or alter tissues and include substances such as pheromones, venom, and phytoncides. They are signal substances that communicate between individuals of different species. Compare: pheromones, venom. Origin: G. Allelon, reciprocally, + chemical (05 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Allelochemical

allegro con spirito
allegro ma non troppo
allegro non troppo
allegros
allel
allele
alleles
allelic
allelic exclusion
allelic gene
allelically
allelism
allelisms
allelocatalysis
allelocatalytic
allelochemical (current term)
allelochemicals
allelomorph
allelomorphic
allelomorphism
allelomorphisms
allelomorphs
allelopathic
allelopathies
allelopathy
allelotaxis
allels
alleluia
alleluias
allemand

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