caffeine

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects

Etymology

Borrowed from French caféine, from café (“coffee”), or German Caffein, Kaffein (cp. Coffein, Koffein), from Kaffee (“coffee”) (cp. Kaffe, Koffee, Koffe), or Italian caffè (“coffee”) + -ine.

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Synonyms

caffein

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