piperine

pip·er·ine | \ ˈpi-pə-ˌrēn

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Definition of piperine

: a white crystalline alkaloid C₁₇H₁₉NO₃ that is the chief active constituent of pepper

Examples of piperine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In van Leeuwenhoek’s peppercorn, the heat of compounds called piperines discourages insects from eating the plant. — Rob Dunn, National Geographic, "Microscopic images reveal how herbs get their flavor," 1 Aug. 2019 Researchers are exploring the power of piperine, a key ingredient in black pepper, as an anticancer agent (Current Medicinal Chemistry, online, May 23, 2017). — Teresa Graedon, The Seattle Times, "Black pepper is rich in benefits," 25 Feb. 2018

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“Piperine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piperine. Accessed 19 Oct. 2020.

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