indole

English

/ˈɪndəʊl/

noun
Definitions
  • (organic compound) An organic compound, CN, found in coal tar, and produced in the gut by the bacterial decomposition of tryptophan; it is an aromatic bicyclic heterocycle having a benzene ring fused with a pyrrole ring; indole and its derivatives occur widely in nature and have many industrial applications.
  • (organic chemistry) Any of the derivatives of indole.

Etymology

Affix from English indigo + Latin oleum (oil, olive oil).

Origin

Latin

oleum

Gloss

oil, olive oil

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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