SINCE 1828
indole
noun
in·dole
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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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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
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