indole

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in·dole | \ ˈin-ˌdōl

Definition of indole

: a crystalline alkaloid compound C₈H₇N that is a decomposition product of proteins containing tryptophan, that can be made synthetically, and that is used in perfumes also : a derivative of indole

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Recent Examples on the Web Like jasmine and gardenia, the flower’s aroma has an under-funk of indole, a molecule that’s also present in (sorry) feces. — April Long, Town & Country, "Is Tuberose the Sexiest Fragrance Note?," 13 Sep. 2019

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“Indole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indole. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.

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indole

noun

in·dole | \ ˈin-ˌdōl

Medical 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