tetrahydrocannabinol

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tetrahydrocannabinol (countable and uncountable, plural tetrahydrocannabinols)

(organic chemistry) The psychoactive substance present in cannabis, a hydrogenated derivative of cannabinol.

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Cannabinoids (CB-1 cannabinoid receptor agonists) The cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and related compounds are capable of activating the brain's endocannabinoid system. Source: Internet

CBD differs from cannabis’s major active compound, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), in that it does not have a psychoactive affect, meaning it will not get users “high.” Source: Internet

It contains the same active ingredients as marijuana —such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabinoids —but often in higher concentrations than the unsifted buds or leaves from which the marijuana is made. Source: Internet

Some studies indicate that the effects of two active compounds in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), have opposite effects with respect to psychosis. Source: Internet

The other cannabinoids are found in much smaller quantities than tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol but are nonetheless a valuable part of the plant. Source: Internet

The Farm Bill defines hemp as containing 0.3% or less tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry-weight basis. Source: Internet

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