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 Recipes reflect traditional or recommended methods of preparation, but they can be modified in just about every way, such as using decaffeinated beans or nondairy milk. Nick Mourtoupalas, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024 There are a few different ways coffee is decaffeinated, but the Swiss Water process produces, in our opinion, the best decaf coffee. Jaina Grey, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2024 University of Oregon For its experiments, the team first acquired various kinds of commercially roasted coffees, covering a broad range of colors from light to dark roasts, and lumped them into three categories: natural, washed, and decaffeinated. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 6 Dec. 2023 The beans varied by factors including country of origin, roast color, processing method (natural, washed, or decaffeinated), and moisture content. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Dec. 2023 Both ground coffee and instant coffee were found to have benefits, as was decaffeinated coffee. Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2023 Never forget that decaffeinated doesn’t mean un-caffeinated, however. Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2023 Very cold liquids and hot liquids (like chicken noodle soup or decaffeinated tea) are best for thinning out mucus. Nicole Harris, Parents, 24 Aug. 2023 Serve your child warm liquids, like decaffeinated tea or chicken broth. Nicole Harris, Parents, 10 July 2023

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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 Mar. 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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