the|o|bro|mine

the|o|bro|mine
the|o|bro|mine «THEE uh BROH meen, -mihn», noun.
a bitter, volatile, poisonous alkaloid, resembling caffeine, contained in the seeds of the cacao, in kola nuts, and in tea. It is used medicinally (in the form of its salts) to stimulate the nerves and as a diuretic. Formula: C7H8N4O2
[< New Latin theobroma (cacao) the cacao tree; theobroma (literally) food of the gods (< Greek theós god + brôma food) + English -ine2]

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