piperidine

noun

pi·​per·​i·​dine pi-ˈper-ə-ˌdēn How to pronounce piperidine (audio)
pī-
: a toxic liquid heterocyclic base C5H11N that has a peppery ammoniacal odor and is obtained usually by hydrolysis of piperine

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Chemical compounds in the fire ant's venom, piperidine alkaloids, cause the pustule to form over a few hours. Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024 The plant has a few toxic compounds, including coniine, g-coniceine, and piperidine alkaloids. Korin Miller, Health.com, 22 June 2021 In stinging you, the ants also unleashing venom into the sting, which contains a chemical called piperidine. Maggie O'Neill, Health.com, 10 Aug. 2020

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary piperine + -idine

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of piperidine was in 1854

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“Piperidine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piperidine. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

piperidine

noun
pi·​per·​i·​dine pī-ˈper-ə-ˌdēn How to pronounce piperidine (audio)
: a liquid heterocyclic base C5H11N that has a peppery ammoniacal odor and is obtained usually by hydrolysis of piperine

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