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- US Pronunciation
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- [thee-uh-fil-een, -in]
- /ˌθi əˈfɪl in, -ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [thee-uh-fil-een, -in]
- /ˌθi əˈfɪl in, -ɪn/
Definitions of theophylline word
- noun theophylline a white, crystalline, poisonous alkaloid, C 7 H 8 N 4 O 2 , an isomer of theobromine, extracted from tea leaves or produced synthetically: used to relieve bronchial spasms, in the treatment of certain heart conditions, and as a diuretic. 1
- noun theophylline a white crystalline slightly water-soluble alkaloid that is an isomer of theobromine: it occurs in plants, such as tea, and is used to treat asthma. Formula: C7H8N4O2 0
- noun theophylline a colorless, crystalline alkaloid, C7H8N4O2·H2O, extracted from tea leaves or prepared synthetically: an isomer of theobromine 0
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Origin of theophylline
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; theo-, irregular combining form representing New Latin thea tea + -phyll + -ine2
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Parts of speech for Theophylline
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theophylline popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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