attractor

noun
UK /əˈtræktə/
US /əˈtræktər/

A thing that pulls other things toward it.

The bright light was an attractor for the moths.


OTHER MEANINGS

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.