Meaning of caffeine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkæfˌin/

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  1. Noun

    caffeine

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from French caféine, from café‘coffee’

    Definitions

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

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