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caffein

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun caffein has 1 sense
  1. caffeine, caffein - a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
    --1 is a kind of alkaloid
    --1 is a substance of coffee, java; tea

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Caffein

Definition:

Caffein is a naturally occurring stimulant that belongs to the class of compounds known as xanthines. It acts as a central nervous system stimulant and has diuretic effects.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A bitter crystalline compound found in tea and coffee plants, also known as caffeine.

Example Sentence: I usually need a cup of coffee in the morning to get my daily dose of caffein.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Pertaining to a substance or drink that contains caffein.

Example Sentence: I prefer decaf coffee over caffein coffee in the evenings to avoid staying awake all night.

Sense 3:

Verb: To add caffein to a beverage or food item.

Example Sentence: The energy drink was caffeinated to provide an extra boost to the athletes before the game.

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