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单词 caffeine
释义

caffeine

noun

caf·​feine ka-ˈfēn How to pronounce caffeine (audio)
ˈka-ˌfēn
: a bitter alkaloid C8H10N4O2 found especially in coffee, tea, cacao, and kola nuts and used medicinally as a stimulant and diuretic

Example Sentences

Her doctor told her to avoid caffeine.
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Word History

Etymology

German Kaffein, from Kaffee coffee, from French café

First Known Use

circa 1823, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

caffeine

noun

caf·​feine ka-ˈfēn How to pronounce caffeine (audio)
ˈka-ˌfēn
: a substance found especially in coffee and tea that makes a person feel more awake

Medical Definition

caffeine

noun

caf·​feine ka-ˈfēn, ˈka-ˌ; ˈkaf-ē-ən How to pronounce caffeine (audio)
: a bitter alkaloid C8H10N4O2 found especially in coffee, tea, and kola nuts and used medicinally as a stimulant and diuretic
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