skatole
/ˈskeɪtoʊl/
noun
- A chemical compound with a strong, unpleasant smell, found in feces and also used in small amounts in perfumes and flavorings.
- Skatole is responsible for much of the odor in pig manure.
- Scientists study skatole to understand how animals communicate through scent.
- In high concentrations, skatole smells foul, but in tiny amounts it can smell floral.