decaffeinated

[ dee-kaf-uh-ney-tid ]

adjective

1. having part or all of the caffeine extracted:

   decaffeinated tea.

Word History and Origins

Origin of decaffeinated¹

de- + caffeinated

Example Sentences

All these methods, which are also used to make decaffeinated tea, start with green, or unroasted, coffee beans that have been premoistened.

From Salon

In the CO₂ method, liquid carbon dioxide is pumped into a high-pressure chamber with the beans, where it binds to the caffeine and is then removed through high pressure, leaving behind decaffeinated beans.

From Salon

The researchers found that increasing unsweetened caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee intake by one cup a day was associated with a weight gain that was 0.12 kg less than expected over four years.

From Salon

But in the 20th century, TCE was used for many purposes, including making decaffeinated coffee, dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, and as an inhaled surgical anesthetic for children and women in labor.

From Science Magazine

Researchers found “significant reductions” in the risk for coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure and stroke associated with drinking coffee, whether it was ground, instant caffeinated or decaffeinated.

From Seattle Times