Meaning of capsaicin in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kæpˈseɪəsən/

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  1. Noun

    capsaicin

    Etymology

    late 19th century: alteration of capsicine, the name of a substance formerly thought to have the same property

    Definitions

    1. colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum

    Examples

    • « source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno »

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