cafeïne

Definitions of cafeïne
  1. noun
    a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
    synonyms: coffeïne, theïne
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    type of:
    alkaloïde
    natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants
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