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Capsaicin - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Capsaicin : (noun)
1: colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from
capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the
genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Capsaicin : \Cap*sa"i*cin\, n. [Based on Capsicum.] (Chem.)
A colorless crystalline substance extracted from the
Capsicum annuum, and giving off vapors of intense acridity.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Capsaicin : Capsaicin: A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically for minor arthritis pain and peripheral nerve pain. Capsaicin is in creams such as Arthricare and
Zostrix that are applied to the skin.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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