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guaranine

guaranine

9.9
A form of caffeine found in guarana seeds
  • noun
  • /ˈɡwɛrəˌniːn/
  • Archaic
: guaranina
  • The label indicated that the beverage contained natural guaranine extracted from guarana seeds.

Examples

  • Many energy drinks list guaranine as an ingredient, referring to caffeine from guarana.

  • Some energy drinks contain high levels of guaranine.

  • Researchers found that guaranine has the same physiological effects as regular caffeine.

  • I enjoy drinking tea with guaranine for a quick energy boost.

  • Many energy drinks list guaranine as an ingredient, highlighting its role as a source of caffeine from the guarana plant.

  • The label on the energy supplement indicated that it contains guaranine derived from guarana seeds for an energy boost.

  • Studies show that guaranine can provide a similar energy lift as traditional caffeine found in coffee.

Synonyms

caffein
vsguaranine
  • Archaic
1 3.2

A bitter substance in coffee and tea that makes you feel more awake

is the same stimulant but derived specifically from guarana seeds
theine
vsguaranine
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A substance in tea that makes you feel more awake

is the same stimulant but comes from guarana seeds

Surface Forms

guaranine singular
guaranines plural

Morphology

guaranine = guarana (semi-transparent) = guarana + ine

Formed from the plant name 'guarana' plus the chemical suffix '-ine', a logical formation but relying on specialized vocabulary that may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Guaranine comes from the Amazon plant guarana, a name from a Tupi word meaning 'like the eyes' because the seeds look like small eyes, and the -ine ending, like in caffeine, shows it is a chemical. So guaranine is the caffeine-like substance made from guarana seeds.