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theine

[ thee-een, -in ]
/ ˈθi in, -ɪn /
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noun

caffeine, especially in tea.

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Origin of theine

First recorded in 1830–40; from New Latin the(a) “tea” (see origin at tea) + -ine2

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British Dictionary definitions for theine

theine
/ (ˈθiːiːn, -ɪn) /

noun

another name for caffeine, esp when present in tea

Word Origin for theine

C19: from New Latin thea tea + -ine ²
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