Elicitors

/ɪˈlɪsɪtərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of elicitor; multiple persons or things that elicit or draw out responses, information, or conditions.

Etymology

Plural form of 'elicitor,' adding the standard '-s' suffix. The term is especially common in scientific literature discussing biological and chemical stimuli.

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Plant biologists study elicitors extensively because understanding what triggers immune responses in plants could revolutionize agriculture and our ability to protect crops without synthetic chemicals.

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