Noun: capsaicin kap'sey-u-sin
- Colourless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chilli and cayenne and jalapeño
"Capsaicin creams are used topically for pain relief"
Derived forms: capsaicins
Type of: chemical irritant
Part of: capsicum, capsicum pepper plant, pepper
Encyclopedia: Capsaicin