Capsicins

/kæpˈsɪsɪnz/ noun

Definition

The plural of capsicin, referring to multiple compounds or discussions of capsicin.

Etymology

Capsicin + plural suffix '-s'.

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When chemists talk about 'capsicins' plural, they're acknowledging that hot peppers actually contain a whole family of similar burning compounds, not just one chemical!

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