Synonyms for indole
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Forms
- Plural
- indoles → ketoles…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| indole | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- ketole