First Known Use: circa 1823
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caffeine
noun caf·feine \ka-ˈfēn, ˈka-ˌ\
: a substance that is found especially in coffee and tea and that makes you feel more awake
Full Definition of CAFFEINE
: a bitter alkaloid C8H10N4O2 found especially in coffee, tea, cacao, and kola nuts and used medicinally as a stimulant and diuretic
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Origin of CAFFEINE
German Kaffein, from Kaffee coffee, from French café
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CAFFEINE Defined for Kids
caffeine
noun caf·feine \ka-ˈfēn, ˈka-ˌfēn\
Definition of CAFFEINE for Kids
: a substance found especially in coffee and tea that makes a person feel more awake
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caffeine
noun caf·feine \ka-ˈfēn, ˈka-ˌ; ˈkaf-ē-ən\
Medical Definition of CAFFEINE
: a bitter alkaloid C8H10N4O2 found especially in coffee, tea, and kola nuts and used medicinally as a stimulant and diuretic
—caf·fein·ic \ka-ˈfē-nik, ˌkaf-ē-ˈin-ik\ adjective
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