Heavy Metal

Part of Speech Noun
Region
National

Toxic metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium that can accumulate in cannabis plants through contaminated soil, water, or fertilizers. These metals are harmful to human health, and their presence in cannabis products is strictly regulated. Cannabis must undergo heavy metal testing to ensure that products meet safety standards and do not contain dangerous levels of these metals.

🔊 HEV·ee MET·ul


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Heavy metal contamination is one of the biggest arguments for mandatory testing in every legal market.

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