skatole en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek σκῶρ (skôr, “excrement”) + -ole
Meanings
- A mildly toxic white crystalline organic compound of the indole family, occurring naturally in faeces and coal tar, 3-methylindole (C₉H₉N).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scatole | alternative | lexicographic | |
| skatoles | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| skatol | alternative, dated | lexicographic |