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ˈɪn doʊlin·dole
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indolenoun
An organic compound, CHN, 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.
indolenoun
Any of the derivatives of indole.
Etymology: From oleum, “oil”; consider -ole.
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Indole
Indole is an aromatic, heterocyclic, organic compound with the formula C8H7N. It has a bicyclic structure, consisting of a six-membered benzene ring fused to a five-membered pyrrole ring. Indole is widely distributed in the natural environment and can be produced by a variety of bacteria. As an intercellular signal molecule, indole regulates various aspects of bacterial physiology, including spore formation, plasmid stability, resistance to drugs, biofilm formation, and virulence. The amino acid tryptophan is an indole derivative and the precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
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Indole
Indole is an aromatic heterocyclic organic compound. It has a bicyclic structure, consisting of a six-membered benzene ring fused to a five-membered nitrogen-containing pyrrole ring. Indole is a common component of fragrances and the precursor to many pharmaceuticals. Compounds that contain an indole ring are called indoles. The amino acid tryptophan is an indole derivative and the precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
Anagrams for indole »
dienol
Leonid
doline
loined
olenid
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of indole in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of indole in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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