caffeine

caffeine
caffeine trimethyl-derivative of xanthine, 1830, from Ger. Kaffein, coined by chemist F.F. Runge (1795-1867), apparently from Ger. Kaffee "coffee" (see COFFEE (Cf. coffee)) + chemical suffix -INE (Cf. -ine) (2) (Ger. -in). The form of the English word may be via French caféine.

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  • caffeine — caf|feine [ˈkæfi:n US kæˈfi:n] n [U] [Date: 1800 1900; : German; Origin: kaffein, from kaffee coffee , from French café] a substance in tea, coffee, and some other drinks that makes you feel more active →↑decaffeinated ▪ Avoid caffeine (=drinks… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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