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单词 theophylline
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Definition of theophylline in English:

theophylline

noun θɪəˈfɪlɪnθɪəˈfɪliːnθiˈɑfələn
mass nounChemistry
  • A bitter crystalline compound present in small quantities in tea leaves, isomeric with theobromine.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A number of studies have been conducted with the related compound known as theophylline.
    • While caffeine primarily is active in the brain and muscles, theophylline is active in stimulating the respiratory system, heart and kidneys.
    • Two related xanthines, theobromine and theophylline, are often present in smaller amounts.
    • It contains not only caffeine but also theophylline, a compound that can ease the symptoms of a cold.
    • Three very similar compounds - all in this same group of alkaloids - are present in common beverages, namely caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Thea (former genus name of the tea plant, from Dutch thee) + Greek phullon 'leaf' + -ine4.

 
 

Definition of theophylline in US English:

theophylline

nounTHēˈäfələnθiˈɑfələn
Chemistry
  • A bitter crystalline compound present in small quantities in tea leaves, isomeric with theobromine.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A number of studies have been conducted with the related compound known as theophylline.
    • It contains not only caffeine but also theophylline, a compound that can ease the symptoms of a cold.
    • Two related xanthines, theobromine and theophylline, are often present in smaller amounts.
    • Three very similar compounds - all in this same group of alkaloids - are present in common beverages, namely caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine.
    • While caffeine primarily is active in the brain and muscles, theophylline is active in stimulating the respiratory system, heart and kidneys.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Thea (former genus name of the tea plant, from Dutch thee) + Greek phullon ‘leaf’ + -ine.

 
 
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