in·dole ( n d l )n. 1. A white crystalline compound, C8H7N, obtained from coal tar or various plants and produced by the bacterial decomposition of tryptophan in the intestine. It is used in perfumery and as a reagent. 2. Any of various derivatives of this compound. |
indole [ˈɪndəʊl], indol [ˈɪndəʊl -dɒl]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white or yellowish crystalline heterocyclic compound extracted from coal tar and used in perfumery, medicine, and as a flavouring agent; 1-benzopyrrole. Formula: C8H7N
[from ind(igo) + -ole1]
| indole (ndl) 1. A white crystalline compound obtained from coal tar or various plants and produced by the bacterial decomposition of tryptophan in the intestine. It is used in the perfume industry and as a reagent. Chemical formula: C8H7N. 2. Any of various derivatives of this compound. |
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