piperidine

noun

pi·per·i·dine | \ pi-ˈper-ə-ˌdēn

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Definition of piperidine

: a toxic liquid heterocyclic base C₅H₁₁N that has a peppery ammoniacal odor and is obtained usually by hydrolysis of piperine

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Recent Examples on the Web In stinging you, the ants also unleashing venom into the sting, which contains a chemical called piperidine. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "Everything You Need to Know About Ant Bites, According to Experts," 10 Aug. 2020

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“Piperidine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piperidine. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.

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piperidine

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pi·per·i·dine | \ pī-ˈper-ə-ˌdēn

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Medical Definition of piperidine

: a liquid heterocyclic base C₅H₁₁N that has a peppery ammoniacal odor and is obtained usually by hydrolysis of piperine

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