Definitions for capsaicin
kæpˈseɪ ə sɪncap·saicin

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 3 votes

1. capsaicinnoun

   colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. capsaicinnoun

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

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1. Capsaicin

   Capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) ( or ) is an active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is a chemical irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact. Capsaicin and several related alkaloids are called capsaicinoids and are produced as secondary metabolites by chili peppers, probably as deterrents against certain mammals and fungi. Pure capsaicin is a hydrophobic, colorless, highly pungent, crystalline to waxy solid compound.

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1. capsaicin

   Capsaicin is a colorless, pungent compound that is found in various types of chili peppers, including cayenne and jalapenos. It is the ingredient that gives these peppers their spicy heat. In medicine, it is used in topical ointments and creams to relieve pain and inflammation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Capsaicinnoun

   a colorless crystalline substance extracted from the Capsicum annuum, and giving off vapors of intense acridity

2. Etymology: [From Capsicum.]

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1. Capsaicin

   Capsaicin is the active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact. Capsaicin and several related compounds are called capsaicinoids and are produced as secondary metabolites by chili peppers, probably as deterrents against certain mammals and fungi. Pure capsaicin is a volatile, hydrophobic, colorless, odorless, crystalline to waxy compound.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Capsaicin

   An alkylamide found in CAPSICUM that acts at TRPV CATION CHANNELS.

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1. • Chemical Irritant

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of capsaicin in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of capsaicin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=capsaicin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Capsaicin
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsaicin
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capsaicin
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=capsaicin