THC

[tee-eych-see]

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.

THC

abbreviation

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of THC¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The change, buried on page 134 of the spending deal, rewrites the federal definition of hemp and would ban the sale of hemp-derived THC products one year from the bill’s passage.

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Nearly half of cannabis flower products sold in Colorado are inaccurately labeled for THC potency, with most overstating how strong they really are.

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The pack suggested each sweet contained 68mg of THC - the main psychoactive constituent of cannabis.

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THC drinks and cannabis have grown in popularity too, as Americans look to relax without a hangover the next morning.

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More than four in 10 tested positive for pot’s psychoactive ingredient THC, with an average level of 30.7 nanograms.

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