noun
- the process or act of removing caffeine from coffee, tea, or other beverages
Examples
- The decaffeination process removes most of the caffeine from coffee beans.
- Many people prefer decaffeination methods that preserve the flavor of the coffee.
- Modern decaffeination techniques use water, solvents, or carbon dioxide.
- She switched to decaffeinated coffee after her doctor recommended decaffeination for health reasons.
- The decaffeination of tea is less common than that of coffee.