English Explanatory Dictionary

piperonyl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A univalent radical derived from 1,3-benzodioxole.

Pronunciation

/pɪˈpɛɹ.ə.nɪl/ /paɪ-/

Word forms

piperonyl piperonyls

Etymology

From piper (“pepper”), suffixed with (-)on and -yl. The hot component of pepper is called piperine, and piperonyl is part of this compound.

Derived words

piperonylbutoxide piperonyl butoxide piperonylonitrile piperonylpiperazine
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