dioxindole

/daɪ.ɒksɪnˈdoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of heterocyclic compound and a dioxindole is a polycyclic aromatic compound containing two fused indole rings.

“The research team discovered a rare dioxindole in the chemical samples collected from the site.”

Synonyms

  • heterocyclic compound
  • indole
  • polycyclic aromatic compound

Antonyms

  • aliphatic compound
  • homocyclic compound