capsaicin
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kæpˈseɪəsən/
Noun
capsaicin (usually uncountable, plural capsaicins)
- (organic chemistry) A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their pungent flavor.
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