apocaffeine

/ˌæpəˈkæfɪn/ or /æpəˈkæfɪˌniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

The substance obtained by the complete oxidation of caffeine.

“The apocaffeine was isolated from the coffee beans and studied for its chemical properties.”

2. noun

A compound formed by the removal of oxygen from caffeine.

“The apocaffeine molecule was found to have interesting structural properties.”

Synonyms

  • caffeine oxide
  • deoxycaffeine

Antonyms

  • caffeine
  • theobromine