piperazine

piperazine Definition

pi·per·azine (pi per′ə zēn′, pī-; -zin; pip′ər ə-)

noun

a crystalline compound, (CHNH), used in treating worm infestations, in insecticides, etc.

Etymology: piper(ine) + az- + -ine

piperazine Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

derivative: Metabolism The main circulating metabolite in humans is the N-demethylated piperazine derivative, which shows similar in vitro potency to the parent.

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