simulants
/ˈsɪmjələnts/
noun
- Plural of simulant; substances or objects that simulate or imitate something else, especially for testing or training.
- Researchers tested the new detector with various simulants to ensure it could identify real threats.
- The store sold simulants of popular perfumes that smelled almost identical to the originals.
- The factory produces simulants for use in medical training, such as fake blood and synthetic organs.