Capsaicin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /kæpˈseɪəsən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Capsaicin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their piquancy.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their piquancy.
Word Forms
- capsaicins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intravesical, pretreatment, capsaicinoid, capsinoid, capsicine, capsidiol.
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