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capsaicin

/kæpˈseɪəsən/

Meanings
noun
A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their pungent flavor.

Examples :

"The spicy salsa contained a lot of capsaicin, making it quite hot. "
compound chemistry food vegetable sensation substance plant biochemistry

Related Words

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compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

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found verb

/faʊnd/

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

"While walking to school, Sarah found a lost wallet on the ground. "

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their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

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making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

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contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

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chilli noun

/ˈt͡ʃɪli/

The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

"I added a pinch of chilli to my soup to give it a little heat. "

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flavor noun

/ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/

The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.

"The flavor of this apple pie is delicious."

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pungent adjective

/ˈpʌndʒənt/

Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

"I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected."

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responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

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which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

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peppers noun

/ˈpɛpərz/

A plant of the family Piperaceae.

"The botanist studied the peppers growing in the greenhouse to learn more about their Piperaceae family characteristics. "