theobromine

Meanings

• noun

  A bitter alkaloid found in the cacao plant, responsible for the bitter taste of chocolate.

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Variants

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theobromine , theobromines

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Etymology

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Theobromine is derived from the Greek words 'theos' (god) and 'broma' (food). It was named because the ancient Greeks believed that chocolate was a food fit for the gods.

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Trivia

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1. Theobromine is a mild stimulant and can increase heart rate and blood pressure.

2. Theobromine is also found in tea and some fruits, such as bananas and grapes.

3. Theobromine is toxic to dogs, and ingestion of large amounts can be fatal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cacao: Theobromine is found in the cacao plant, which is used to make chocolate.

2. Chocolate: Theobromine is the primary bitter compound in chocolate, which contributes to its unique taste.

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Culture

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Theobromine has cultural significance as a major component of chocolate, which has been used for thousands of years for various purposes, including as a food, a medicine, and a luxury item.

How to Memorize "theobromine"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the chemical structure of theobromine, which may help you remember its name and what it represents.

2. associate
   

   - Associate theobromine with the bitter taste of chocolate, as it is the compound responsible for that taste.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering that 'theobromine' starts with 'theo', which is derived from 'theos' (god), and 'broma' means 'food'. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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