oleoresin capsicum

noun

Any oleoresin extracted from a plant of the genus Capsicum, containing capsaicin, used in pepper spray.

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Meanings

nounoleoresin capsicum (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAny oleoresin extracted from a plant of the genus Capsicum, containing capsaicin, used in pepper spray.
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