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indole
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A white or yellowish crystalline heterocyclic compound extracted from coal tar and used in perfumery, medicine, and as a flavouring agent.
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ˈɪndəʊl
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noun
A white or yellowish crystalline heterocyclic compound extracted from coal tar and used in perfumery, medicine, and as a flavouring agent.
“{'source': 'https://en.wikipedia.org', 'text': 'Indole is widely distributed in the natural environment and can be produced by a variety of bacteria.'}”
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{'source': 'https://en.wikipedia.org', 'text': 'Indole is widely distributed in the natural environment and can be produced by a variety of bacteria.'}
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