-ōˌmēn, -ōmə̇n noun
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Etymology: New Latin Theobroma + International Scientific Vocabulary -ine
: a feebly basic bitter crystalline compound C 7 H 8 N 4 O 2 that is the principal base of cacao beans and chocolate, is found in small amounts elsewhere (as in kola nuts and tea), and is also made synthetically, that is isomeric with theophylline and is closely related to caffeine, and that is used in the form of salts and other derivatives as a diuretic, myocardial stimulant, and vasodilator; 3,7-dimethyl-xanthine