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Colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum
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capsaicin
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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
from capsicum , from which it is extracted + chemical suffixes.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Capsaicin \Cap*sa"i*cin\, n. [From Capsicum .] (Chem.) A colorless crystalline substance extracted from the Capsicum annuum , and giving off vapors of intense acridity.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Capsaicin ( ( INN ); 8-methyl- N -vanillyl-6-nonenamide ) is an active component of chili peppers , which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum . It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context organic compound English) A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their pungent flavor.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
Usage examples of capsaicin.
Speaking of hot, the real heat comes from capsaicin, which is stored in the ribs of these chili peppers.
Speaking of hot, the real heat comes from capsaicin, which is stored in the ribs of these chili peppers.
She hooked her heels over the rail and scooped up curry with a torn scrap of doughy bread, scent of capsaicin already stinging her eyes.