capsaicinoid
capsaicinoid · capsaicinoids
Any of a class of irritant compounds, related to capsaicin, that are responsible for…Any of a class of irritant compounds, related to capsaicin, that are responsible for the heat of chilli peppers.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a class of irritant compounds, related to capsaicin, that are responsible for the heat of chilli peppers.
Origin
From capsaicin + -oid.From capsaicin + -oid.
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Forms
plural: capsaicinoids| Singular | capsaicinoid |
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