Terpene
Noun🔊 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
Aromatic compounds found in cannabis and most plants that contribute to their unique scents and may influence therapeutic effects.
Read definition →🔊 TER·peen EYE·soh·layt
A pure, single terpene compound extracted and isolated for use in cannabis products or to restore terpene profiles.
Read definition →🔊 TER·peen PROH·fyl
The unique combination and concentration of terpenes in a cannabis variety that defines its aroma, flavor, and potential effects.
Read definition →🔊 test bach syz
The regulated sample size taken from a cannabis batch for laboratory testing before it can enter the legal market.
Read definition →🔊 tet·ruh·hy·droh·kan·uh·bih·HEK·sol
The hexyl homolog of THC with a 6-carbon side chain, naturally occurring in trace amounts and discovered in 2020.
Read definition →🔊 tet·ruh·hy·droh·kuh·NAB·ih·nol
The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis that binds to CB1 receptors and produces the well-known cannabis high.
Read definition →🔊 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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The raw, non-psychoactive precursor to THC found abundantly in living cannabis plants, converting to THC through decarboxylation.
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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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The raw acid form of THCP found in living cannabis plants, non-psychoactive until converted by heat.
Read definition →🔊 tet·ruh·hy·droh·kuh·NAB·ih·var·in
The varin homolog of THC with a 3-carbon side chain that acts as a CB1 antagonist at low doses, known for appetite suppression.
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The raw acid form of THCV found in living cannabis plants, particularly in certain African sativa landrace varieties.
Read definition →🔊 tet·ruh·hy·droh·KAN·uh·byoo·tol
A naturally occurring butyl homolog of THC with a 4-carbon side chain, identified by Italian researchers in 2019.
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The raw acid form of THCB found in living cannabis plants, non-psychoactive until converted through decarboxylation.
Read definition →🔊 tee·aych·see
Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for the classic cannabis high.
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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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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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Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid, the raw non-psychoactive form of THC abundant in living cannabis plants.
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Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabutol, a naturally occurring butyl homolog of THC with a 4-carbon side chain.
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Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabutolic Acid, the raw acid form of THCB found in living cannabis plants.
Read definition →🔊 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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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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Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabiphorolic Acid, the raw acid form of THCP found in living cannabis plants.
Read definition →🔊 tee·aych·see·vee
Abbreviation for Tetrahydrocannabivarin, the varin homolog of THC known for appetite suppression and blood sugar regulation.
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