benzylpiperazine

noun

ben·​zyl·​pi·​per·​a·​zine ˌben-(ˌ)zēl-pī-ˈper-ə-ˌzēn, -zəl- How to pronounce benzylpiperazine (audio)
: a synthetic derivative C11H16N2 of piperazine that is used illicitly as a stimulant
Benzylpiperazine, also known as "BZP," is a recreational designer drug that has euphoric, stimulant properties with effects comparable to those produced by amphetamines.The Tulsa (Oklahoma) World

called also BZP

Dictionary Entries Near benzylpiperazine

Cite this Entry

“Benzylpiperazine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/benzylpiperazine. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!