Cannabis Dictionary — Chemistry

Chemistry

Cannabinoids, terpenes, and the science behind the plant.

205 terms in Chemistry · Browse all 688 terms


CBDB

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·dee·bee

The Butyl homolog of CBD, limited research, but believed to share some of the general properties of CBD.

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CBDH

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·dee·aych

The Hexyl homolog of CBD, limited research but believed to share some of the general properties of CBD.

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CBDP

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·dee·pee

The Phorol homolog of CBD, possessing a 7-carbon side chain, limited research on effects.

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CBDV

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·dee·vee

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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CBDVA

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·dee·vee·ay

The raw acid form of CBDV, found most commonly in living cannabis plants and converts to CBDV upon decarboxylation.

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CBG

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·jee

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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CBGA

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·jee·ay

The raw acid form of CBG, and the chemical precursor from which most other cannabinoid acids are formed.

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CBGV

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·jee·vee

The Varin homolog of CBG, and precursor to other Varin series cannabinoids.

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CBGVA

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·jee·vee·ay

The raw acid form of CBGV, and the precursor to other Varin series cannabinoid acids.

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CBL

Noun

🔊 see·bee·el

A minor cannabinoid formed through UV light exposure and oxidation, making it more common in improperly stored, or aged cannabis.

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CBLA

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·el·ay

The raw acid form of CBL and is formed from CBCA when exposed to UV Light.

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CBN

Abbreviation

🔊 see·bee·en

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

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🔊 KEE·moh·type

The specific cannabinoid and terpene composition of a cannabis plant, which determines its chemical characteristics and effects.

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🔊 see·oh·too EK·strakt

A cannabis concentrate made using supercritical carbon dioxide as the solvent, prized for its clean and precise extraction.

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COA

Abbreviation

🔊 see·oh·ay

Abbreviation for Certificate of Analysis, the official lab document detailing cannabinoid levels and safety testing results for a cannabis product.

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🔊 kohld kyoor

A curing method for rosin done at low temperatures to preserve terpenes and achieve a specific, often buttery consistency.

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🔊 KON·sen·trayt

A broad category of cannabis extracts containing high concentrations of cannabinoids and terpenes produced through various extraction methods.

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CRC

Abbreviation

🔊 see·ar·see

1. Abbreviation for Color Remediation Column, a filtration technique used during extraction to produce cleaner concentrates. 2. Abbreviation for the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, the agency overseeing the New Jersey cannabis industry.

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🔊 krum·bul

A dry, crumbly cannabis concentrate that is easy to handle and break apart, available in both cured and live varieties.

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