piperonyl

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɪˈpɛɹ.ə.nɪl/, /paɪ-/

Noun

piperonyl (plural piperonyls)

1. (organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from 1,3-benzodioxole.

Derived terms

• piperonyl butoxide