"piperonyl" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /pɪˈpɛɹ.ə.nɪl/, /paɪ-/ Forms: piperonyls [plural]
Etymology: From piper (“pepper”), suffixed with (-)on and -yl. The hot component of pepper is called piperine, and piperonyl is part of this compound. Head templates: {{en-noun}} piperonyl (plural piperonyls)
  1. (organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from 1,3-benzodioxole. Tags: especially, in-compounds Derived forms: piperonyl butoxide

Inflected forms

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