Definition of Capsicin. Meaning of Capsicin. Synonyms of Capsicin

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Definition of Capsicin

Capsicin
Capsicin Cap"si*cin, n. [From Capsicum.] (Chem.) A red liquid or soft resin extracted from various species of capsicum.

Meaning of Capsicin from wikipedia

- general from a pharmaceutical viewpoint, and description of two substances, capsicin and nicotine]. Beiträge für die Pharmaceutische und Analytische Chemie...
- Braconnot found that it could form salts with alkalis and gave it the name capsicin and a pure crystal was extracted by John C. Thresh in 1876 and named as...