Indole
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪndəʊl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Indole is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of the derivatives of indole.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of the derivatives of indole.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) An organic compound, C₈H₇N, 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.
- (obsolete) guileless
Example Sentences
The Aspidosperma alkaloids are the largest group of indole alkaloids.
Intakes of indoles or their parental glucosinolates, may have beneficial health effects as well as toxicological effects.
Word Forms
- indoles
Synonyms for indole
Depending on context, synonyms include ketole.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acetaldehyde, acetonitrile, carbinol, diindole, indolenine, isoindole.
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