Theine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθiː.iːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Theine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Caffeine when present in tea.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Caffeine when present in tea.
More Meanings
- Obsolete form of thane.
Example Sentences
Caffeine is called guaranine when found in guarana, mateine when found in mate and theine when found in tea. There is far more caffeine in coffees than in teas.
Word Forms
- theines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thein, theophylline, theonine, theaflavin, theanine, mateine.
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