tetrahydrocannabinol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The psychoactive substance present in cannabis, a hydrogenated derivative of cannabinol.

Pronunciation

/ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkæn.əb.ɪn.ɒl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ).kəˈnæb.ɪn.ɒl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhaɪ.dɹək.əˈnæb.əˌnɔl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkæ.nə.bɪˌnɔl/ Thydro.wav

Word forms

tetrahydrocannabinol tetrahydrocannabinols

Etymology

From tetrahydro + cannabinol.

Synonyms

THC

Derived words

tetrahydrocannabinolic acid THCA tetrahydrocannabivarin THCV
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