| 释义 |
decaffeinate, v.|dɪˈkæfɪneɪt|
[f. de- II. 1 + caffeine + -ate3.]
trans. To remove the caffeine from, or to reduce the quantity of, caffeine in (coffee). So deˈcaffeinated ppl. a., deˌcaffeiniˈzation.
1927Times 24 May (Advt.), Even experts cannot detect that decaffeinisation makes a shade of difference in taste or aroma. 1934Webster, Decaffeinate, v.t. 1955Sci. News Let. 8 Oct. 238/2 Makers of decaffeinated coffee who claim 97% or more of the caffeine has been removed from their products are correct. 1966P. V. Price France 77 Decaffeinated coffee..may always be asked for by people who find that strong black coffee..interferes with their sleep. |