Capsiacin

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A colorless, pungent, crystalline compound, C₁₈H₂₇NO₃, that is derived from capsicum and is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

[Alteration (perhaps influenced by Latin capsa, box) of earlier capsicin : capsic(um) + -in.]

capsaicin [kæpˈseɪɪsɪn]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a colourless crystalline bitter alkaloid found in capsicums and used as a flavouring in vinegar and pickles. Formula: C₁₈H₂₇O₃N

[C19 capsicine, from capsicum + -ine²; modern form refashioned from Latin capsa box, case + -in]

capsaicin (k

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A colorless, extremely pungent, crystalline compound that is the primary active principle producing the heat of red peppers. It is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes and is used in medicine as a topical analgesic. Capsaicin is highly stable, retaining its potency for long periods and despite cooking or freezing. Chemical formula: C₁₈H₂₇NO₃.

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capsaicin - 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

capsicum, capsicum pepper plant, pepper - any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers

chemical irritant - a substance producing irritation

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Chilli - main ingredient is capsiacin and is know as a powerful pain killer and antioxidant helping to combat heart attack and stroke and even extends blood coagulation time.

Health on a plate; ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)

Chilli - main ingredient is capsiacin and is know as a powerful pain killer and antioxidant helping to combat heart attack and stroke and even extends blood coagulation time.

Healthy eating the Indian way; HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS AROUND COVENTRY ... by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)

Chilli - An ingredient is capsiacin and is know as a powerful pain killer and antioxidant helping to combat heart attack and stroke and even extends blood coagulation time.

Healthy eating - the Indian way; TASTE OF INDIA by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)

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