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chemical defense

 

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Noun chemical defense has 1 sense
  1. chemical defense, chemical defence - procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using chemical agents
    --1 is a kind of defense, defence, defensive measure

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Chemical Defense

Definition:

Chemical defense refers to the usage of certain chemicals by living organisms as a means of protection against predators, pathogens, or other potential harm. It is a crucial aspect of biological adaptation that allows organisms to defend themselves in their natural environments.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The bombardier beetle displays an incredible chemical defense mechanism, shooting a hot and noxious spray towards potential threats.
  2. Plants often employ chemical defense by producing toxins to deter herbivores from consuming their leaves.
  3. The human immune system uses a variety of chemical defense mechanisms to combat invading microbes.
  4. Some animals, like the pufferfish, possess venom as a chemical defense to ward off predators.

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