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decaffeinated

American  
[dee-kaf-uh-ney-tid] / diˈkæf əˌneɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. having part or all of the caffeine extracted.

    decaffeinated tea.


Etymology

Origin of decaffeinated

de- + caffeinated

Example Sentences

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Researchers analyzed how consumption of caffeinated coffee, tea, and decaffeinated coffee related to long-term brain health outcomes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

In the CO₂ method, liquid carbon dioxide is pumped into a high-pressure chamber with the beans, where it binds to the caffeine and is then removed through high pressure, leaving behind decaffeinated beans.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2023

But in the 20th century, TCE was used for many purposes, including making decaffeinated coffee, dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, and as an inhaled surgical anesthetic for children and women in labor.

From Science Magazine • May 15, 2023

Researchers found “significant reductions” in the risk for coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure and stroke associated with drinking coffee, whether it was ground, instant caffeinated or decaffeinated.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2023

If the patient is older and has been accustomed to tea and coffee, one cup of coffee in the morning may be allowed, provided a decaffeinated coffee is not found satisfactory.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

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