English Explanatory Dictionary

decaffeinate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove the caffeine from something (especially from coffee).

Pronunciation

/diːˈkæfiːneɪt/

Word forms

decaffeinate decaffeinates decaffeinating decaffeinated

Etymology

From de- + caffeine + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Antonyms

caffeinate

Related words

decaffeinated decaffeination
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