caffeine
ˈkæf.iːn
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Definition of caffeine - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
stimulantchemical in coffee and tea that stimulates
  • Caffeine helps me stay awake during long meetings.
energizer stimulant
2.
substanceTECH.white bitter compound used as a stimulantTECH.
  • Caffeine is often added to medications to enhance their effect.
energizer stimulant
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Expressions with caffeine

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person dependent on caffeine for daily functioning
She's a caffeine addict who drinks five cups daily.
dose of caffeine to satisfy a craving
I need my morning caffeine fix to start the day.
containing no caffeine
She prefers caffeine-free soda in the evening.
condition from consuming too much caffeine
Caffeine intoxication can cause restlessness and insomnia.

Origin of caffeine

German, Kaffee (coffee)

Terms with caffeine included in their meaning

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drink
coffee with the caffeine removed
stimulant beverage
beverage containing stimulants, usually caffeine, to provide quick energy
beverages
small drink with caffeine and vitamins
beverages
containing caffeine naturally or as an additive
caffeine-free
having had the caffeine removed
energetic person
overly energetic due to caffeine
beverages
coffee without caffeine
emotion
feel slightly excited or happy from alcohol or caffeine

Examples of caffeine in a sentence

  • Caffeine is found in many energy drinks.
  • Many energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine.
  • She avoided caffeine to help her sleep better.

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  1. French:caféine, théine, ...
  2. German:Koffein, ...
  3. Italian:caffeina, teina, ...
  4. Spanish:cafeína, teína, ...
  5. Portuguese:cafeína, cafeína anidra, ...
  6. Chinese:咖啡因, ...
  7. Japanese:カフェイン, 白い苦い化合物, ...
  8. Arabic:كَافِيِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָפֵאִין, ...
  10. Russian:кофеин, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кофеїн, ...
  12. Hindi:कैफ़ीन, कैफीन यौगिक, ...

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