Capsaicinoid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Capsaicinoid is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a class of irritant compounds, related to capsaicin, that are responsible for the heat of chilli peppers.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of irritant compounds, related to capsaicin, that are responsible for the heat of chilli peppers.
Word Forms
- capsaicinoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include capsaicin, capsinoid, capsicine, capsidiol, capsanthin, cryptocapsin.
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