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indole

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in·dole  (ndl)
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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coli by a positive indole reaction when Kovac's reagent is added to the tube.
El gran beneficio del uso adecuado de las tarjetas es que generan credito y en un futuro sera mas factible adquirir prestamos de otra indole con una tasa de interes menor y un mayor limite de credito.
 
 
 
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