Definition

A clear, colorless solid that is used in various medical and industrial applications, including as a treatment for certain parasitic infections and as a hardener in some types of plastics.

Example

Piperazine is often used in veterinary medicine to treat worm infections in animals.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of piperazine?

Yeah, isn't it used in some medicines?

Exactly! It's also used as a hardener in resins.

That's interesting; I've never thought about its other uses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Piperazine is formed from "piper" (from Latin *piper*, meaning pepper) and "-azine" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a class of compounds). The word refers to a chemical compound related to pepper, specifically in its structure and properties.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pepper' ('piper') as a spice, and remember that 'piperazine' is a chemical compound related to that spice.

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