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- [thee-uh-broh-meen, -min]
- /ˌθi əˈbroʊ min, -mɪn/
- /θiːəbrˈəʊmaɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thee-uh-broh-meen, -min]
- /ˌθi əˈbroʊ min, -mɪn/
Definitions of theobromine word
- noun theobromine a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, poisonous powder, C 7 H 8 N 4 O 2 , an isomer of theophylline and lower homologue of caffeine, occurring in tea and obtained from the cacao bean: used chiefly as a diuretic, myocardial stimulant, and vasodilator. 1
- noun theobromine a white crystalline slightly water-soluble alkaloid that occurs in many plants, such as tea and cacao: formerly used to treat asthma. Formula: C7H8N4O2 0
- noun theobromine a bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C7H8N4O2, extracted from the leaves and seeds of the cacao plant, used in medicine as a diuretic and nerve stimulant: it is closely related to caffeine and is also found in cola nuts and tea 0
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Origin of theobromine
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < New Latin Theobrom(a) genus of trees typified by cacao (< Greek theo- theo- + brôma food) + -ine2
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Parts of speech for Theobromine
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theobromine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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