capsaicinoid
English
noun
Definitions
- (organic chemistry) Any of a class of irritant compounds, related to capsaicin, that are responsible for the heat of chilli peppers.
Etymology
Suffix from English capsaicin.
Origin
English
capsaicin
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Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- capsaicin English
- dihydrocapsaicin English
- homocapsaicin English
- homodihydrocapsaicin English
- カプサイシン Japanese