antifeedant

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English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ feedant.

Adjective

antifeedant (not comparable)

  1. (ecology) That inhibits normal feeding behaviour.

Antonyms

Noun

antifeedant (plural antifeedants)

  1. (biochemistry) Any substance that inhibits normal feeding behaviour.