Capsaicin

(n) //kæpˈseɪɪsɪn//

Meaning

This chemical compound is found in chili peppers and makes them taste hot

Pronunciation

UK /kæpˈseɪɪsɪn/

US /kæpˈseɪɪsɪn/

Example Sentences

Its capsaicin evolved to deter mammals and fungi, while birds, indifferent to the burn, obligingly dispersed the seeds.

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The Curious Journey of Chilli Across Four ContinentsNo plant has bluffed its way around the world quite as successfully as the chilli. It sells itself as a spice, yet its heat is a chemical warning that we cheerfully ignore. Chilli was domesticated in...Read story

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