antifeedant

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

anti- +‎ feedant

Adjective[edit]

antifeedant (not comparable)

  1. (ecology) That inhibits normal feeding behaviour.

Antonyms[edit]

Noun[edit]

antifeedant (plural antifeedants)

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