Tein

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from French théine, from thé (“tea”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /teːˈiːn/
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Noun

Tein n (strong, genitive Teins, no plural)

  1. (organic chemistry) theine (caffeine when present in tea)
    Coordinate term: Koffein

Declension

Declension of Tein [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Tein
genitive eines des Teins
dative einem dem Tein
accusative ein das Tein

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