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Theine, or Caffeine
This is an alkaloid principle extracted from tea, coffee, Paraguay tea, &c. It forms in tufts of white silky needles.
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Home › Acids › Theine, or Caffeine
This is an alkaloid principle extracted from tea, coffee, Paraguay tea, &c. It forms in tufts of white silky needles.