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guaranine

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English

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Etymology

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From guarana +‎ -ine.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡwɑːɹəniːn/

Noun

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guaranine (uncountable)

  1. Caffeine extracted from guarana.
    Coordinate terms: caffeine, mateine, theine
    • 2007 July 12, Anna Jane Grossman, “Black for Me, Light for My Hips”, in New York Times[1]:
      V-tonic Bath Spheres by Fresh contains a cola-nut extract that the company promises will energize the skin, and Kiss My Face’s Wake Up toothpaste has guaranine, a form of caffeine found in guarana seeds.

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