piperidine

/ˌpaɪpəˈrɪdɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A cyclic organic compound derived from piperidine, used in various pharmaceuticals and chemical processes.

“The chemist studied the properties of piperidine in her research on new medications.”

Synonyms

  • azepane
  • pyrrolidine

Antonyms

  • aldehyde