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capsaicin

/kæpˈseɪ.ɪ.sɪn/

Tradução: Composto cristalino incolor e pungente obtido de pimentas, responsável pela ardência da pimenta malagueta, da pimenta-caiena e da jalapeño.

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/kæpˈseɪ.ɪ.sɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ptComposto cristalino incolor e pungente obtido de pimentas, responsável pela ardência da pimenta malagueta, da pimenta-caiena e da 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.

    ptComposto pungente da pimenta

    • 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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  • capsaicin's possessive singular form