attractor
nounUK /əˈtræktə/
US /əˈtræktər/
A thing that pulls other things toward it.
The bright light was an attractor for the moths.
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2. In math and physics, a set of values that a system moves toward over time.
The swinging pendulum slowly settled into its attractor.
3. A person or thing that draws people in by being appealing.
The new park became an attractor for families all summer.
4. A substance or device used to draw insects or animals to a place.
The gardener set up a bug attractor near the roses.