Caffeine

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun

English

Etymology

French caféine, from café 'coffee'.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkæfiːn/ or /kæˈfiːn/

Noun

caffeine

1. An alkaloid, C₈H₁₀N₄O₂, found naturally in tea and coffee plants which acts as a mild stimulant of the central nervous system.

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