A type of organic compound containing sulfur that evaporates easily at room temperature, producing strong, distinctive odors. In cannabis, VSCs are responsible for certain skunky, gassy, or tropical aromas found in some strains. Even in trace amounts, these compounds have a powerful impact on the overall scent profile of the plant. VSCs contribute to the complex aroma of cannabis and in may produce some of the most defining smells of modern cannabis varieties.
🔊 VOL·uh·tul SUL·fer KOM·pownd
In the Wild — Example
The volatile sulfur compounds in skunk-type cannabis are what make the smell so distinctively powerful.
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