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theine

[ thee-een, -in ]

noun

  1. caffeine, especially in tea.


theine

/ ˈθiËiËn; -ɪn /

noun

  1. another name for caffeine, esp when present in tea
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of theine1

First recorded in 1830–40; from New Latin the(a) “tea†( tea ) + -ine 2
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of theine1

C19: from New Latin thea tea + -ine ²
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Example Sentences

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Theine retired young and initially handed her retirement money to a broker.

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Theine, thē′in, n. a bitter crystallisable volatile principle found in tea.—ns.

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TheobrÅ′mine, an alkaloid principle, similar to theine and caffeine, existing in the chocolate nut.

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The properties of guarana as a nervous stimulant and restorative are due to the presence of what was originally described as a new principle and termed guaranine, but is now known to be identical with caffeine or theine.

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It is a suggestive fact that it contains the same principle which is found in both tea and coffee and is called theine or caffeine.â€

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