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Definition of Theobromine

1. n. An alkaloidal ureide, C₇H₈N₄O₂, homologous with and resembling caffeine, produced artificially, and also extracted from cacao and chocolate (from Theobroma Cacao) as a bitter white crystalline substance; -- called also dimethyl xanthine.

Definition of Theobromine

1. Noun. (chemistry) An alkaloid, of similar structure to caffeine, found in chocolate and cocoa. ¹

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Definition of Theobromine

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Medical Definition of Theobromine

1. An alkaloidal ureide, C7H8N4O2, homologous with and resembling caffeine, produced artificially, and also extracted from cacao and chocolate (from Theobroma Cacao) as a bitter white crystalline substance. Synonym: dimethyl xanthine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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