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theobromine

/θiːˈɒbrəmaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does theobromine mean?

noun

A xanthine alkaloid found in cacao and used as a stimulant and in medicine.

Example

"Theobromine is a key component of chocolate, which is why it can be toxic to dogs."

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