decaffeinate

[ dee-kaf-uh-neyt, -kaf-ee-uh- ]

verb (used with object)

, de·caf·fein·at·ed, de·caf·fein·at·ing.

1. to extract caffeine from:

   to decaffeinate coffee.

decaffeinate

/ dɪˈkæfɪˌneɪt /

verb

1. tr to remove all or part of the caffeine from (coffee, tea, etc)

Other Words From

• de·caffein·ation noun
• de·caffein·ator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of decaffeinate¹

First recorded in 1925–30; de- + caffein + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

These totally decaffeinated pods provide a medium to dark taste that has very noticeable hints of chocolate in it.

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