Capsaicin

Pronunciation: /kæpˈseɪ.sɪn/

Definitions of capsaicin

noun a chemical compound found in chili peppers that produces a burning sensation in the mouth

Example Sentences

A1 Capsaicin is the compound in chili peppers that makes them spicy.

A2 Some people are sensitive to capsaicin and cannot handle spicy foods.

B1 Capsaicin is often used in topical creams for pain relief.

B2 Research has shown that capsaicin may have anti-inflammatory properties.

C1 The extraction of capsaicin from peppers is a complex process used in pharmaceuticals.

C2 Scientists are still studying the full effects of capsaicin on the human body.

Examples of capsaicin in a Sentence

formal Capsaicin is the active component in chili peppers that gives them their spicy heat.

informal Eating foods with capsaicin can make your mouth feel like it's on fire!

slang I can't handle the capsaicin level in that hot sauce, it's too intense for me.

figurative His words were like capsaicin, burning through any defenses I had left.

Grammatical Forms of capsaicin

• past tense: capsaicinized
• plural: capsaicins
• comparative: more capsaicin
• superlative: most capsaicin
• present tense: capsaicins
• future tense: will capsaicin
• perfect tense: have capsaicined
• continuous tense: is capsaicining
• singular: capsaicin
• positive degree: capsaicin
• infinitive: to capsaicin
• gerund: capsaicining
• participle: capsaicined

Origin and Evolution of capsaicin

First Known Use: 1876 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'capsaicin' originates from the genus name Capsicum, which is derived from the Greek word 'kapto' meaning 'to bite'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the compound found in chili peppers that causes a burning sensation, 'capsaicin' has evolved to also refer to the chemical compound itself and its various applications in medicine and food.