What does skatole mean?
A foul-smelling, dark green or black liquid produced by the bacterial decomposition of organic matter, especially in the intestines of animals, and used as a test for the presence of bacteria in the gut. It is also used as a chemical intermediate in the production of certain dyes and pharmaceuticals.
Example
"The veterinarian used skatole to test for the presence of bacteria in the dog's gut."
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