capsaicin
a colorless, crystalline, bitter compound, C18H27NO3, present in capsicum.
Origin of capsaicin
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How to use capsaicin in a sentence
He declined to discuss how much of a threat bear spray could pose to humans, other than noting that someone hit with bear spray would receive a higher dose of capsaicin than someone who was pepper sprayed.
Bear spray is showing up at protests and riots. Here’s why, and how it affects humans. | John Briley | March 19, 2021 | Washington PostBear deterrents dispense in a fog pattern — versus the stream output of many pepper sprays — making it more likely that the capsaicin will get into an aggressive animal’s eyes, nose and throat.
Bear spray is showing up at protests and riots. Here’s why, and how it affects humans. | John Briley | March 19, 2021 | Washington PostAccording to Albert Rizzo, chief medical officer for the American Lung Association, bear spray is a type of pepper spray, with an active ingredient — capsaicin — that’s derived from chile peppers.
Bear spray is showing up at protests and riots. Here’s why, and how it affects humans. | John Briley | March 19, 2021 | Washington PostWhen used properly on an aggressive bear, capsaicin deterrents are extremely effective.
Bear spray is showing up at protests and riots. Here’s why, and how it affects humans. | John Briley | March 19, 2021 | Washington PostWhen a drop of a chili pepper and ethanol solution is added to the sensor, the capsaicin from the pepper triggers the movement of electrons among the graphene atoms.
A new portable device can reveal a chili pepper’s heat | Erin Garcia de Jesus | November 10, 2020 | Science News
And contrary to the belief that eating spicy foods can cause stomach ulcers, capsaicin is reported to hold digestive benefits.
The chief constituents are a crystallizable resin, capsaicin, a volatile alkaloid, capsicine and a volatile oil.
Its discoverer states that capsaicin occurs only in the pericarp of the fruit.
British Dictionary definitions for capsaicin
/ (kæpˈseɪɪsɪn) /
a colourless crystalline bitter alkaloid found in capsicums and used as a flavouring in vinegar and pickles. Formula: C 18 H 27 O 3 N
Origin of capsaicin
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Scientific definitions for capsaicin
[ kăp-sā′ĭ-sĭn ]
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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