capsaicin
pronunciation
How to pronounce capsaicin in British English:
UK [kæp'seɪəsɪn]
How to pronounce capsaicin in American English:
US [kæp'seɪsɪn]
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- Noun:
- 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
Word Origin
- capsaicin
- from capsicum, from which it is extracted + chemical suffixes.
Example
- 1. The powder cayenne contains capsaicin , which improves blood circulation while reducing cholesterol .
- 2. A recent study suggested that capsaicin is an effective defense against a fungus that attacks chili seeds .
- 3. Unfortunately , once the capsaicin has penetrated the skin , it 's nearly impossible to get off .
- 4. Some use menthol or camphor , others use cayenne or capsaicin , a derivative of hot peppers or methyl salicylate .
- 5. They contain capsaicin , the chemical that gives them their distinctive taste and which boosts your resting metabolic rate by 25 per cent .