CAPSAICIN


Meaning of CAPSAICIN in English

[ kap'seɪɪsɪn ]

■ noun Chemistry a cyclic compound responsible for the pungency of capsicums.

Origin

C19: alt. of capsicine , another substance formerly thought to have the same property.

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