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indole


in·dole

noun \ˈin-ˌdōl\

Definition of INDOLE

: a crystalline compound C8H7N that is found along with skatole in the intestines and feces as a decomposition product of proteins containing tryptophan and that can be made synthetically; also : a derivative of indole

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