piperazine

  1. Noun.  (context, organic compound) A saturated heterocyclic compound, C4H10N2, containing two nitrogen atoms in a six-membered ring; it is used as an anthelmintic.
  2. Noun.  (context, organic chemistry) Any derivative of this compound.

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