theobromine

noun

theo·bro·mine | \ ˌthē-ə-ˈbrō-ˌmēn,

-mən\

Definition of theobromine

: a bitter alkaloid C₇H₈N₄O₂ closely related to caffeine that occurs especially in cacao beans and has stimulant and diuretic properties

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Finally, there are a number of chemical compounds in cocoa, most notably the flavanols, caffeine, and a bitter alkaloid called theobromine. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Chocolate has an even earlier origin than we thought, new study finds," 29 Oct. 2018 The kicker is this drink’s concentration of theobromine, which is an alkaloid that acts similarly to caffeine (stimulating) but without the actual caffeine (or acidity) of coffee. — Rachelle Robinett, Bon Appetit, "7 Ways to Get the Healthy, Chocolatey Goodness of Cacao into Your Diet," 27 Sep. 2017

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theobromine

noun

theo·bro·mine | \ ˌthē-ə-ˈbrō-ˌmēn,

-mən

Medical Definition of theobromine

: a bitter alkaloid C₇H₈N₄O₂ closely related to caffeine that occurs especially in cacao beans and is used as a diuretic, myocardial stimulant, and vasodilator