piperidide

/ˌpaɪpəˈrɪdaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound found in certain plants; specifically, a pyridine derivative.

“The chemist isolated the piperidide from the plant’s root system.”

2. noun

A compound used as a reagent in organic synthesis.

“The researcher employed piperidide to catalyze the reaction.”

Synonyms

  • pyridine derivative
  • reagent compound

Antonyms

  • neutralizing agent
  • non-reactive compound