Vocab Bloom Hub

capsaicin

/kæpˈseɪ.ɪ.sɪn/

1 entry

noun

/kæpˈseɪ.ɪ.sɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruБесцветное, едкое кристаллическое соединение, получаемое из стручкового перца, которое отвечает за остроту чили, кайенского перца и халапеньо.

A colorless, pungent, crystalline compound derived from capsicum that is responsible for the hotness of chili peppers, cayenne, and jalapeños.

uncountable

  1. Pungent compound in peppersC1formalscientific

    A colorless, pungent, crystalline compound found in chili peppers that produces the sensation of heat or spiciness when consumed.

    ruЖгучее соединение в перце

    • Capsaicin is the active component that gives chili peppers their intense heat.
    • The Scoville scale measures the concentration of capsaicin in peppers.
    • Capsaicin is used in some topical creams for pain relief.
Forms
  • capsaicins plural form
  • capsaicins' possessive plural form
  • capsaicin's possessive singular form