skatole

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

scatole, skatol (dated)

Etymology[edit]

Ancient Greek σκῶρ (skôr, “excrement”) + -ole

Noun[edit]

skatole (plural skatoles)

(organic chemistry) A mildly toxic white crystalline organic compound of the indole family, occurring naturally in faeces and coal tar,C₉H₉N.

Anagrams[edit]

Ketolas, oaklets

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