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Definition of Piperidine

1. n. An oily liquid alkaloid, C₅H₁₁N, having a hot, peppery, ammoniacal odor. It is related to pyridine, and is obtained by the decomposition of piperine.

Definition of Piperidine

1. Noun. (organic compound) An alicyclic heterocycle, containing 5 carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom, formally derived by the hydrogenation of pyridine; many of its derivatives are alkaloids or pharmaceuticals ¹

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Medical Definition of Piperidine

1. An oily liquid alkaloid, C5H11N, having a hot, peppery, ammoniacal odour. It is related to pyridine, and is obtained by the decomposition of piperine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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