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capsaicin

/kæpˈseɪ.ɪ.sɪn/

Traducción: Compuesto cristalino incoloro y acre que se obtiene de los pimientos y que causa el picor del chile, la cayena y el jalapeño.

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/kæpˈseɪ.ɪ.sɪn/C2formalscientific
  • esCompuesto cristalino incoloro y acre que se obtiene de los pimientos y que causa el picor del chile, la cayena y el jalapeño.

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

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  1. Pungent compound in peppersC1formalscientific

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

    esCapsaicina

    • 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.
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  • capsaicins plural form
  • capsaicins' possessive plural form
  • capsaicin's possessive singular form