capsaicinoid

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From capsaicin +‎ -oid.

Noun[edit]

capsaicinoid (plural capsaicinoids)

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