Definition of capsaicin in English:

capsaicin

noun kapˈseɪɪsɪnkapˈsāəsən

mass nounChemistry

A compound that is responsible for the pungency of capsicums.
〔化〕辣椒辣素
A cyclic amide; chemical formula: C₁₈H₂₇NO₃
Example sentencesExamples
- What was known was that certain types of nerve endings responded to capsaicin by allowing calcium ions to flow into the cell.
- In the fight to protect both elephants and humans, the chemical agent capsaicin, found in chili peppers, is a secret weapon.
- Chillies are ‘hot’ because they contain capsaicin, an irritant alkaloid which is found mainly in the interior tissue to which the seeds adhere.
- What you were up against was the awesome power of a chemical known as capsaicin, an odorless, flavorless substance present in chili peppers.
- Although capsaicin causes respiratory problems, the researchers did not find evidence of any unique metabolites in lung microsomes.

Origin

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

Definition of capsaicin in US English:

capsaicin

nounkapˈsāəsən

Chemistry

A compound that is responsible for the pungency of capsicums.
〔化〕辣椒辣素
A cyclic amide; chemical formula: C₁₈H₂₇NO₃
Example sentencesExamples
- Chillies are ‘hot’ because they contain capsaicin, an irritant alkaloid which is found mainly in the interior tissue to which the seeds adhere.
- What was known was that certain types of nerve endings responded to capsaicin by allowing calcium ions to flow into the cell.
- Although capsaicin causes respiratory problems, the researchers did not find evidence of any unique metabolites in lung microsomes.
- What you were up against was the awesome power of a chemical known as capsaicin, an odorless, flavorless substance present in chili peppers.
- In the fight to protect both elephants and humans, the chemical agent capsaicin, found in chili peppers, is a secret weapon.

Origin

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

单词	capsaicin
释义	Definition of capsaicin in English: capsaicin noun kapˈseɪɪsɪnkapˈsāəsən mass nounChemistry A compound that is responsible for the pungency of capsicums. 〔化〕辣椒辣素 A cyclic amide; chemical formula: C₁₈H₂₇NO₃ Example sentencesExamples What was known was that certain types of nerve endings responded to capsaicin by allowing calcium ions to flow into the cell. In the fight to protect both elephants and humans, the chemical agent capsaicin, found in chili peppers, is a secret weapon. Chillies are ‘hot’ because they contain capsaicin, an irritant alkaloid which is found mainly in the interior tissue to which the seeds adhere. What you were up against was the awesome power of a chemical known as capsaicin, an odorless, flavorless substance present in chili peppers. Although capsaicin causes respiratory problems, the researchers did not find evidence of any unique metabolites in lung microsomes. Origin Late 19th century: alteration of capsicine, the name of a substance formerly thought to have the same property. Definition of capsaicin in US English: capsaicin nounkapˈsāəsən Chemistry A compound that is responsible for the pungency of capsicums. 〔化〕辣椒辣素 A cyclic amide; chemical formula: C₁₈H₂₇NO₃ Example sentencesExamples Chillies are ‘hot’ because they contain capsaicin, an irritant alkaloid which is found mainly in the interior tissue to which the seeds adhere. What was known was that certain types of nerve endings responded to capsaicin by allowing calcium ions to flow into the cell. Although capsaicin causes respiratory problems, the researchers did not find evidence of any unique metabolites in lung microsomes. What you were up against was the awesome power of a chemical known as capsaicin, an odorless, flavorless substance present in chili peppers. In the fight to protect both elephants and humans, the chemical agent capsaicin, found in chili peppers, is a secret weapon. Origin Late 19th century: alteration of capsicine, the name of a substance formerly thought to have the same property.
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