English Explanatory Dictionary

capsaicinoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a class of irritant compounds, related to capsaicin, that are responsible for the heat of chilli peppers.

Word forms

capsaicinoid capsaicinoids

Etymology

From capsaicin + -oid.

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