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indole in German

indole in German is Indol — indole means an organic compound found in coal tar and made in the gut when bacteria break down tryptophan.

indole in German

Indol
noun

What does "indole" mean?

  1. noun An organic compound found in coal tar and made in the gut when bacteria break down tryptophan.
    "Indole is a ring-shaped molecule made of a benzene ring joined to a smaller ring."
  2. noun Any chemical compound derived from indole.
    "Many plant hormones are indoles."
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indole in a sentence

  • Indole is a ring-shaped molecule made of a benzene ring joined to a smaller ring.
  • Gut bacteria produce indole as they digest the amino acid tryptophan.
  • Many plant hormones are indoles.
  • The lab synthesized several new indoles for testing.

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What is "indole" in German?
"indole" in German is Indol. indole means: An organic compound found in coal tar and made in the gut when bacteria break down tryptophan.
How do you use "indole" in a sentence?
Example: "Indole is a ring-shaped molecule made of a benzene ring joined to a smaller ring." In German, "indole" is Indol.
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