Cannabis Dictionary — Chemistry

Chemistry

Cannabinoids, terpenes, and the science behind the plant.

205 terms in Chemistry · Browse all 688 terms


🔊 lyv REZ·in

A solvent-based concentrate made from fresh-frozen cannabis flower to capture the plant's full living terpene profile.

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🔊 lyv ROZ·in

A solventless concentrate made from fresh-frozen cannabis flower using heat and pressure to preserve the living plant's profile.

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LOD

Abbreviation

🔊 el·oh·dee

Abbreviation for Limit of Detection, the lowest concentration of a substance a lab testing method can reliably detect.

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LOQ

Abbreviation

🔊 el·oh·kyoo

Abbreviation for Limit of Quantification, the lowest concentration a lab can accurately measure and report with confidence.

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Mass

Noun

🔊 mas

A unit of measurement referring to the physical weight of cannabis products, commonly measured in grams or ounces.

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🔊 MY·kron

A unit of measurement equal to one-millionth of a meter, used to describe screen sizes in cannabis extraction and hash production.

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Mole

Noun

🔊 mohl

Slang for a blend of cannabis and tobacco smoked in a joint, similar to a spliff but more commonly referenced in European cannabis culture.

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🔊 mon·oh·TER·peenz

The simplest class of terpenes, consisting of 10 carbon atoms, responsible for light floral and citrus aromas in cannabis.

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🔊 mon·oh·TER·puh·noydz

Chemically modified versions of monoterpenes that have undergone oxidation or other slight changes while retaining their aromatic properties.

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MRL

Abbreviation

🔊 em·ar·el

Abbreviation for Minimum Reporting Level, the lowest concentration of a substance that must be reported in lab results.

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🔊 my·koh·TOK·sin

Toxic compounds produced by certain mold species that can grow on cannabis and pose serious health risks if consumed.

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🔊 nug run

Concentrates made exclusively from whole flowers rather than trim, typically producing a more potent and flavorful product.

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🔊 or·GAN·ik MAT·er

Decomposed plant and animal material in soil that provides essential nutrients and supports microbial life in cannabis cultivation.

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🔊 parts per BIL·yun

A unit of measurement indicating one part of a substance per one billion parts, used for ultra-trace contaminant levels in cannabis testing.

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🔊 parts per MIL·yun

A unit of measurement indicating one part of a substance per one million parts, used to measure nutrient concentrations and contaminants in cannabis.

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🔊 PEN·til seer·eez

The standard cannabinoid series with a 5-carbon alkyl side chain, encompassing THC, CBD, CBG, CBC, CBN, and most commonly known cannabinoids.

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🔊 FOR·ol seer·eez

Cannabinoids sharing a 7-carbon alkyl side chain, the longest found naturally in cannabis, with THCP being the most notable member.

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🔊 fy·toh·kuh·NAB·ih·noyd

Cannabinoids produced naturally within plants, as opposed to endocannabinoids produced in the body or synthetic versions made in a lab.

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🔊 POH·ten·see

The overall strength of a cannabis product's effects, determined by its cannabinoid profile and not just THC percentage alone.

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PPB

Abbreviation

🔊 pee·pee·bee

Abbreviation for Parts Per Billion, used to measure ultra-trace levels of contaminants in cannabis testing.

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PPM

Abbreviation

🔊 pee·pee·em

Abbreviation for Parts Per Million, used to measure nutrient solution concentration or contaminant levels in cannabis.

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🔊 proh·toh·TIP·ih·kul

Referring to the original model or standard example of a category, often used in cannabis to describe classic reference varieties or compounds.

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