piperidine
/pɪˈpɛrɪdiːn/
noun
- A colorless liquid chemical compound used in making medicines, pesticides, and other products.
- The lab stored piperidine in a sealed container because it has a strong smell.
- Piperidine is often used as a building block in pharmaceutical research.
- Chemists use piperidine to synthesize certain pain relievers and insecticides.