1 THC | Definition of THC

THC

noun
\ ˌtē-(ˌ)āch-ˈsē How to pronounce THC (audio) \

Definition of THC

: either of two physiologically active isomers C21H30O2 from hemp plant resin especially : one that is the chief intoxicant in marijuana

First Known Use of THC

1967, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for THC

tetrahydrocannabinol

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for THC

THC

noun
\ ˌtē-ˌāch-ˈsē How to pronounce THC (audio) \

Medical Definition of THC

: either of two physiologically active isomers C21H30O2 that occur naturally in hemp plant resin or are synthetically prepared:
a : one that is the chief intoxicant in marijuana and is used medicinally

called also delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-9-THC

— see dronabinol
b : one that is present in marijuana only in minute quantities