Mateine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæteɪˌiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mateine is a noun meaning Caffeine extracted from maté plant.
Meaning
Caffeine extracted from maté plant.
More Meanings
- A hypothetical xanthine alkaloid said to be found in maté, supposed to resemble caffeine.
Example Sentences
Unlike tea and coffee, however, it does not contain caffeine. Instead, its main active ingredient is a xanthine alkaloid known as mateine.
Caffeine is a xanthine alkaloid compound that acts as a stimulant in humans. Caffeine is sometimes called guaranine when found in guarana, mateine when found in mate, and theine when found in tea.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include theine, paraxanthine, caffein, caffeine, caffiene, caffeate.
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