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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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Similar patterns were observed among tea drinkers, while decaffeinated coffee did not show the same associations.

From Science Daily Mar. 18, 2026

Depending on how the beans are decaffeinated, some aromatic elements may be co-extracted with the caffeine during the process.

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

In the endeavor to develop a commercial decaffeinated coffee the first method of procedure was to extract the caffein from roasted coffee.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)

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