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单词 capsaicin
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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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