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- US Pronunciation
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- [kap-sey-uh-sin]
- /kæpˈseɪ ə sɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kap-sey-uh-sin]
- /kæpˈseɪ ə sɪn/
Definitions of capsaicin word
- noun capsaicin a colourless crystalline bitter alkaloid found in capsicums and used as a flavouring in vinegar and pickles. Formula: C18H27O3N 3
- noun capsaicin an alkaloid, C18H27NO3, with a burning taste, extracted from capsicum 3
- noun capsaicin a colorless, crystalline, bitter compound, C 18 H 27 NO 3 , present in capsicum. 1
- noun capsaicin A compound that is responsible for the pungency of capsicums. 1
- noun capsaicin (organic chemistry) A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their pungent flavor. 0
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Origin of capsaicin
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; earlier capsicine, equivalent to capsic(um) + -ine2; refashioned with capsa- (< Latin: box) for caps- and -in2 for -ine2
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Parts of speech for Capsaicin
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capsaicin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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