skatole

skat·ole

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skat-ohl, -awl]
- /ˈskæt oʊl, -ɔl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skat-ohl, -awl]
- /ˈskæt oʊl, -ɔl/

Definitions of skatole word

noun skatole a white, crystalline, watersoluble solid, C 9 H 9 N, having a strong, fecal odor: used chiefly as a fixative in the manufacture of perfume. 1
noun skatole a white or brownish crystalline solid with a strong faecal odour, found in faeces, beetroot, and coal tar; B-methylindole. Formula: C9H9N 0
noun skatole a foul-smelling, colorless, crystalline compound, C9H9N, formed by the decomposition of proteins, as in the intestine 0

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Origin of skatole

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < Greek skat- (stem of skôr) dung + -ole2

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Parts of speech for Skatole

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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skatole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

skatole usage trend in Literature

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