Scoville scale
noun [ S ] uk/ˈskəʊ.vɪl ˌskeɪl/ us/ˈskoʊ.vɪl ˌskeɪl/
斯科维尔指标（度量辣椒素含量的指标单位）
a measurement of how spicy a chilli is
This hot, hot pepper measures 35,000-50,000 on the Scoville scale. 这种非常辣的辣椒的斯科维尔指标有35000到50000之高。
Scotch bonnet peppers are among the hottest peppers on the Scoville scale. 苏格兰帽椒是斯科维尔辣度指标最高的辣椒之一。
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- The strength of chillies is measured on the Scoville scale.
- The seemingly subjective perceived heat of hot sauces can be measured by the Scoville scale.
- The Scoville scale number indicates how many times something must be diluted with an equal volume of water until people can no longer feel any sensation from the capsaicin.