• A colorless crystalline substance extracted from the Capsicumannuum, and giving off vapors of intense acridity.


    Capsaicin meaning & definition 1 of Capsaicin.


  • The chemical in chili peppers that makes them hot. Actually a mild irritant.

    Capsaicin meaning & definition 2 of Capsaicin.


  • Hot sauce

    Capsaicin meaning & definition 3 of Capsaicin.


  • The compound found in the placental ribs of a chili. Responsible for the heat of the chili causing watery eyes, a runny nose, sweating and burning. It has been found not only to stimulate pain receptors in the digestive tract, but to block some as well- allowing people to become accustomed to hotter and hotter dishes.

    Capsaicin meaning & definition 4 of Capsaicin.


  • the substance in chillis (= small hot-tasting peppers) that gives them their hot taste

    Capsaicin meaning & definition 5 of Capsaicin.


  • A compound that is responsible for the pungency of capsicums.

    Capsaicin meaning & definition 6 of Capsaicin.

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