Cannabis Dictionary — Chemistry

Chemistry

Cannabinoids, terpenes, and the science behind the plant.

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🔊 kan·uh·bih·DY·ol

A major non-psychoactive cannabinoid, one of the most abundant in cannabis, and widely researched for a wide range of potential benefits.

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🔊 kan·uh·bih·DIV·uh·rin

The varin form of CBD, occurs in trace amounts, being studied for potential benefits for anticonvulsant, nausea, and irritable bowel disease.

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🔊 kan·uh·BIJ·er·ol

A non-psychoactive minor cannabinoid, and the chemical precursor from which most other cannabinoids, being studied for a number of potential benefits.

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🔊 kuh·NAB·ih·noyd

A chemical compound that interacts with the bodies endocannabinoid system, and can influence a wide range of physiological processes.

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🔊 kuh·NAB·ih·noyd proh·fyle

The specific combination and concentration of cannabinoids present in a cannabis variety or product, determined though analytical testing.

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🔊 kuh·NAB·ih·nol

A mildly psychoactive minor cannabinoid that forms as THC degrades, some studies have found potential benefits for sleep.

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🔊 KAP·ih·tayt stawkt TRY·kohm

The largest, most prominent type of glandular trichome with a long stalk and head which is responsible for producing and storing cannabinoids and aromatic compounds.

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CBC

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·see

A non-psychoactive minor cannabinoid thought to have potential anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, and pain relief properties.

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CBCA

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·see·ay

The raw acid form of CBC, which converts and becomes active through decarboxylation.

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CBCV

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·see·vee

The varin form of CBC, occurs in trace amounts, thought to share some anti-inflammatory and anticonvulsant properties with CBC.

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CBCVA

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·see·vee·ay

The raw acid form of CBCV. Limited research in humans but thought to be a plant defense compound.

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CBD

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·dee

A major non-psychoactive cannabinoid, one of the most abundant in cannabis, and widely researched for a wide range of potential benefits.

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