capsaicin

[ kap-sey-uh-sin ]

/ kæpˈseɪ ə sɪn /

noun

a colorless, crystalline, bitter compound, C18H27NO3, present in capsicum.

Origin of capsaicin

1885–90; earlier capsicine, equivalent to capsic(um) + -ine²; refashioned with capsa- (<Latin: box) for caps- and -in² for -ine²

Words nearby capsaicin

caproyl, caprylate, caprylic, caprylic acid, caps., capsaicin, cap screw, Capsian, capsicum, capsid, capsize

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Example sentences from the Web for capsaicin

And contrary to the belief that eating spicy foods can cause stomach ulcers, capsaicin is reported to hold digestive benefits.
Hot-Sauce Addicts|Abby Schneiderman|July 28, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The chief constituents are a crystallizable resin, capsaicin, a volatile alkaloid, capsicine and a volatile oil.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5|Various
Its discoverer states that capsaicin occurs only in the pericarp of the fruit.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley

British Dictionary definitions for capsaicin

capsaicin

/ (kæpˈseɪɪsɪn) /

noun

a colourless crystalline bitter alkaloid found in capsicums and used as a flavouring in vinegar and pickles. Formula: C 18 H 27 O 3 N

Word Origin for capsaicin

C19 capsicine, from capsicum + -ine ²; modern form refashioned from Latin capsa box, case + -in

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for capsaicin

capsaicin

[ kăp-sā′ĭ-sĭn ]

n.

A colorless, pungent, crystalline compound that is derived from the capsicum pepper and is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Scientific definitions for capsaicin

capsaicin

[ kăp-sā′ĭ-sĭn ]

A colorless, extremely pungent, crystalline compound that is the primary active principle producing the heat of red peppers. It is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes and is used in medicine as a topical analgesic. Capsaicin is highly stable, retaining its potency for long periods and despite cooking or freezing. Chemical formula: C18H27NO3.

单词	capsaicin
释义	capsaicin [ kap-sey-uh-sin ] / kæpˈseɪ ə sɪn / noun a colorless, crystalline, bitter compound, C18H27NO3, present in capsicum. Origin of capsaicin 1885–90; earlier capsicine, equivalent to capsic(um) + -ine²; refashioned with capsa- (<Latin: box) for caps- and -in² for -ine² Words nearby capsaicin caproyl, caprylate, caprylic, caprylic acid, caps., capsaicin, cap screw, Capsian, capsicum, capsid, capsize Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for capsaicin And contrary to the belief that eating spicy foods can cause stomach ulcers, capsaicin is reported to hold digestive benefits. Hot-Sauce Addicts\|Abby Schneiderman\|July 28, 2009\|DAILY BEAST The chief constituents are a crystallizable resin, capsaicin, a volatile alkaloid, capsicine and a volatile oil. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5\|Various Its discoverer states that capsaicin occurs only in the pericarp of the fruit. Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I\|Arnold Cooley British Dictionary definitions for capsaicin capsaicin / (kæpˈseɪɪsɪn) / noun a colourless crystalline bitter alkaloid found in capsicums and used as a flavouring in vinegar and pickles. Formula: C 18 H 27 O 3 N Word Origin for capsaicin C19 capsicine, from capsicum + -ine ²; modern form refashioned from Latin capsa box, case + -in Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for capsaicin capsaicin [ kăp-sā′ĭ-sĭn ] n. A colorless, pungent, crystalline compound that is derived from the capsicum pepper and is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for capsaicin capsaicin [ kăp-sā′ĭ-sĭn ] A colorless, extremely pungent, crystalline compound that is the primary active principle producing the heat of red peppers. It is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes and is used in medicine as a topical analgesic. Capsaicin is highly stable, retaining its potency for long periods and despite cooking or freezing. Chemical formula: C18H27NO3. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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