capsaicin

英 [kæp'seɪəsɪn] 美 [kæp'seɪsɪn]

• n. [化]辣椒素

英英释义

Noun:

1. colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. A particularly appealing one is the capsaicin receptor.
   其中最吸引人的目标是辣椒素受体。
2. Capsaicin the active ingredient in cayenne assists digestion by stimulating the flow of both saliva and stomach secretions.
   辣椒中的辣椒素可刺激唾液及胃液的分泌而促进消化。