THC

American  

[tee-eych-see] / ˈtiˈeɪtʃˈsi /

abbreviation

Pharmacology.

1. tetrahydrocannabinol: the primary psychoactive component in marijuana, hashish, and other preparations derived from cannabis plants, especially Cannabis sativa, or produced synthetically.

   Marijuana potency in these dispensaries is anywhere from 15 to 30 percent THC.

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THC British  

abbreviation

1. tetrahydrocannabidinol: the active ingredient in cannabis, giving it its narcotic and psychoactive effects

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Etymology

Origin of THC

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Cancer cells treated with either CBD or THC formed fewer colonies, and those colonies were smaller than usual.

From Science Daily

But on average, the difference between labeled and observed THC was about 2%.

From Science Daily

Infinite developed a test to detect artificial THC, a tool that could encourage compliance with regulations that prohibit the synthetic compound.

From Los Angeles Times

In the Senate, the Labor & Commerce Committee passed Salomon’s version that included the age limit but directed the state Liquor and Cannabis Board to define high THC concentrates.

From Seattle Times

Adolescents are especially vulnerable, Hurd told the Zoom audience, because the endocannabinoid system—a network of natural signaling molecules structurally similar to THC, along with their receptors—plays a central role in brain development.

From Science Magazine