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Skatol

Ska′tol

,
Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK], dung +
-ol
.]
(Physiol. Chem.)
A constituent of human faeces formed in the small intestines as a product of the putrefaction of albuminous matter. It is also found in reduced indigo. Chemically it is methyl indol,
C9H9N
.

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