Decaffeinate (verb)

To remove caffeine from a beverage or other product.

Origin:

The word decaffeinate is a combination of the prefix "de-" which means to remove, and "caffeine" which is a stimulant found in coffee and other beverages. the term was first used in the early 20th century to describe the process of removing caffeine from coffee.

Examples:

1. The coffee beans were decaffeinated before being roasted to make decaf coffee.
2. I prefer to decaffeinate my tea before drinking it in the evening.
3. The company uses a chemical process to decaffeinate their coffee.
4. Decaffeinating the coffee is a process that involves steaming the beans to remove the caffeine.
5. Many people decaffeinate their coffee or tea to avoid the negative side effects of caffeine.