Amplification

Pronunciation
/am-pli-fih-KAY-shun/
Category
Sensory Processes
Singular
Amplification
Plural
Amplifications

Definition

The process by which a signal or stimulus is intensified or increased in strength; in entomology, it often refers to the amplification of sensory signals, such as pheromones or other chemical stimuli.

Etymology

From Latin 'ampli-' meaning 'to make larger' and '-fication' meaning 'the act of making'.

Example

The amplification of pheromone signals is crucial for the communication between ants in a colony.

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