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theine
[ thee-een, -in ]
noun
- caffeine, especially in tea.
theine
/ ˈθiːiːn; -ɪn /
noun
- another name for caffeine, esp when present in tea
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Origin of theine1
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Example Sentences
It is remarkable also that tea has been found to contain an element called theine, which has the same quantity of nitrogen.
Chemical investigation indicates that caffeine and theine are the same and theobromine is a closely related substance.
Theine is no doubt a deadly poison, but we manage to drink it with tolerable safety in our tea and coffee.
The quantity of theine consumed in a cup of tea is about 4/5 of a grain, or ¼ of a medicinal dose.
The caffein or theine in tea is an alkaloid that has characteristic physiological properties.
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