Definition of capsaicin Capsaicin

/kæˌpsejˈsʌn/ - [katpseysun] - cap•sa•i•cin

We found 4 definitions of capsaicin from 4 different sources.

What does capsaicin mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: capsaicins

capsaicin - 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

chemical irritant a substance producing irritation

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Wiktionary

capsaicin (Noun)
A chemical compound found in chilli pepper s, which is responsible for their pungent flavor.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

capsaicin (n.)
A colorless crystalline substance extracted from the Capsicum annuum, and giving off vapors of intense acridity.

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capsaicin, noun, singular of capsaicins.

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