Meaning of CAFFEINE
| Pronunciation: | | ka'feen
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| | Definition: | | [n] a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects |
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| | Synonyms: | | caffein |
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| | See Also: | | alkaloid, coffee, java, tea | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Caf*fe"ine\, n. [Cf. F. caf['e]ine. See {Coffee}.]
(Chem.)
A white, bitter, crystallizable substance, obtained from
coffee. It is identical with the alkaloid {theine} from tea
leaves, and with {guaranine} from guarana.
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A stimulant found naturally in coffee, tea, chocolate and cocoa; may be added to soft drinks, over-the-counter drugs, etc. |
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