Cannabis Dictionary — Chemistry

Chemistry

Cannabinoids, terpenes, and the science behind the plant.

205 terms in Chemistry · Browse all 688 terms


🔊 del·tuh ayt tee·aych·see

A cannabinoid isomer of THC that produces milder psychoactive effects and is often derived from hemp-based CBD.

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🔊 del·tuh nyn tee·aych·see

The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, responsible for the euphoric high associated with cannabis use.

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🔊 DY·mundz

Crystalline THCA or CBDA structures that form during the extraction process, often combined with terpene sauce.

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🔊 DIS·tih·layt

A highly refined cannabis concentrate where specific cannabinoids have been isolated through distillation, removing terpenes and other compounds.

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🔊 dry sift

A solventless concentrate made by separating trichomes from cannabis plant material through fine mesh screens.

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EHO

Abbreviation

🔊 ee·aych·oh

Abbreviation for Ethanol Hash Oil, a cannabis concentrate made using ethanol as the primary extraction solvent.

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🔊 en·doh·kuh·NAB·ih·noyd

Cannabinoid-like compounds produced naturally within the human body that interact with the endocannabinoid system.

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🔊 en·doh·kuh·NAB·ih·noyd SIS·tem

A complex biological system found in all mammals, first discovered in the late 1980s and early 1990s, that regulates mood, pain, appetite, immune response, and sleep.

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🔊 on·too·RAHJ ih·FEKT

The theory that cannabinoids, terpenes, and other cannabis compounds work together to produce stronger effects than any single compound alone.

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🔊 ES·terz

Chemical compounds formed from the reaction of an alcohol and acid that contribute sweet and fruity aromas to cannabis.

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🔊 ETH·uh·nol hash oyl

A cannabis concentrate made using ethanol as the primary solvent, able to extract both polar and nonpolar compounds from the plant.

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🔊 EK·strakt

A concentrated cannabis product made by removing cannabinoids and terpenes from plant material through various methods.

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🔊 ek·STRAK·shun

The process of separating cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds from cannabis plant material to create concentrates.

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FECO

Abbreviation

🔊 FEE·koh

Abbreviation for Full Extract Cannabis Oil, a highly concentrated oil made from the whole plant using ethanol extraction.

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🔊 flay·voh·AL·kuh·loydz

A rare class of compounds discovered in cannabis leaves in 2025 that share characteristics of both flavonoids and alkaloids.

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🔊 FLAY·vuh·noydz

Naturally occurring compounds found in cannabis and other plants that contribute to color, flavor, and aroma while potentially supporting the entourage effect.

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🔊 FLAY·ver·ants

Non-terpene aromatic compounds like esters, sulfur compounds, and alcohols that contribute to the unique and complex aroma of cannabis.

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🔊 fresh FROH·zen

Cannabis that is harvested and immediately frozen without drying to preserve the full terpene and cannabinoid profile of the living plant.

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Full Spectrum

Adjective

🔊 ful SPEK·trum

Cannabis products containing the complete range of cannabinoids, terpenes, and other plant compounds including trace amounts of THC.

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