Cannabis Dictionary — Chemistry

Chemistry

Cannabinoids, terpenes, and the science behind the plant.

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🔊 TER·peen

Aromatic compounds found in cannabis and most plants that contribute to their unique scents and may influence therapeutic effects.

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🔊 TER·peen PROH·fyl

The unique combination and concentration of terpenes in a cannabis variety that defines its aroma, flavor, and potential effects.

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🔊 tet·ruh·hy·droh·kuh·NAB·ih·nol oh AS·ih·tayt

A semi-synthetic cannabinoid made by acetylating THC, more potent than Delta-9 with a delayed onset and no natural occurrence in meaningful quantities.

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🔊 tet·ruh·hy·droh·kan·uh·bih·FOR·ol

The most potent naturally occurring cannabinoid yet discovered, with a 7-carbon side chain giving it approximately 33 times greater CB1 binding affinity than THC.

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THC

Abbreviation

🔊 tee·aych·see

Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for the classic cannabis high.

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THC-O

Abbreviation

🔊 tee·aych·see·oh

Abbreviation for THC-O-Acetate, a semi-synthetic cannabinoid made by acetylating THC, more potent than Delta-9 with delayed onset.

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🔊 tee·aych·see·oh AS·ih·tayt

A semi-synthetic cannabinoid made by acetylating THC that does not occur naturally and was ruled outside Farm Bill hemp protections by the DEA in 2023.

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THCA

Abbreviation

🔊 tee·aych·see·ay

Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid, the raw non-psychoactive form of THC abundant in living cannabis plants.

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THCB

Abbreviation

🔊 tee·aych·see·bee

Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabutol, a naturally occurring butyl homolog of THC with a 4-carbon side chain.

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THCBA

Abbreviation

🔊 tee·aych·see·bee·ay

Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabutolic Acid, the raw acid form of THCB found in living cannabis plants.

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THCH

Abbreviation

🔊 tee·aych·see·aych

Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabihexol, the hexyl homolog of THC with a 6-carbon side chain discovered in 2020.

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THCP

Abbreviation

🔊 tee·aych·see·pee

Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabiphorol, the most potent naturally occurring cannabinoid with a 7-carbon side chain and approximately 33 times greater CB1 binding affinity than THC.

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THCPA

Abbreviation

🔊 tee·aych·see·pee·ay

Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabiphorolic Acid, the raw acid form of THCP found in living cannabis plants.

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THCV

Abbreviation

🔊 tee·aych·see·vee

Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabivarin, the varin homolog of THC known for appetite suppression and blood sugar regulation.

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