capsaicin

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /kæpˈseɪəsən/

Noun

capsaicin (uncountable)

1. (organic compound) A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their pungent flavor.

Related terms

• capsicum

Translations

• German: Capsaicin
• Portuguese: capsaicina
• Russian: капсаици́н
• Spanish: capsaicina

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