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tet·ra·hy·dro·can·nab·i·nol

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–noun Pharmacology.

a compound, C₂₁H₃₀O₂, that is the physiologically active component in cannabis preparations (marijuana, hashish, etc.) derived from the Indian hemp plant or produced synthetically. Abbreviation: THC

[Origin: 1965–70; tetra- + hydro-² + cannabinol

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tet·ra·hy·dro·can·nab·i·nol Audio Help (tět'rə-hī'drə-kə-nāb'ə-nôl', -nōl', -nŏl') Pronunciation Key
n. THC.

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tetrahydrocannabinol
noun
psychoactive substance present in marijuana

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tetrahydrocannabinol tet·ra·hy·dro·can·nab·i·nol (tět'rə-hī'drə-kə-nāb'ə-nôl', -nōl')
n.
THC.

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Main Entry: tet·ra·hy·dro·can·nab·i·nol
Pronunciation: -k&-'nab-&-"nol, -"nOl
Function: noun
: THC; especially : THC a

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