decaffeinated

adjective

de·​caf·​fein·​at·​ed (ˌ)dē-ˈka-fə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce decaffeinated (audio)
-fē-ə-
: having the caffeine removed
decaffeinated coffee
decaffeinated tea

Examples of decaffeinated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The sustainable start-up uses every part of the date to create products including date paste, date syrup and even decaffeinated date coffee made from the seeds. Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 That’s why many people reach for a decaffeinated cup instead. Michael W. Crowder, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2024 All these methods, which are also used to make decaffeinated tea, start with green, or unroasted, coffee beans that have been premoistened. Michael W. Crowder, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2024 In a similar way, the hot water pulls the caffeine from not yet decaffeinated beans. Michael W. Crowder, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for decaffeinated 

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Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of decaffeinated was in 1921

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“Decaffeinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decaffeinated. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

decaffeinated

adjective
de·​caf·​fein·​at·​ed (ˈ)dē-ˈkaf-(ē-)ə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce decaffeinated (audio)
: having the caffeine removed
decaffeinated coffee

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