tetrahydrocannabinol
noun
tet·ra·hy·dro·can·nab·i·nol
| \ ˌte-trə-ˌhī-drə-kə-ˈna-bə-ˌnȯl
, -ˌnōl\
, -ˌnōl\
Definition of tetrahydrocannabinol
: thc
Examples of tetrahydrocannabinol in a Sentence
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It is defined as having a 0.3% or less concentration of the tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the euphoria-inducing compound in marijuana. — Austin Fuller, chicagotribune.com, "Hemp CBD drinks won’t get you high, makers say. But doctor warns caution," 19 Aug. 2019 It is defined as having a 0.3 percent or less concentration of the tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the euphoria-inducing compound in marijuana. — Austin Fuller, orlandosentinel.com, "Hemp-based CBD beverage starts to take hold in Central Florida," 6 Aug. 2019 Dried, smokable hemp looks and smells the same as marijuana but contains less than 0.3% of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound that gives marijuana its high. — Washington Post, "North Carolina proposes smokable hemp ban as demand grows," 4 July 2019 The amount of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC in marijuana has increased from about 4% in 1995 to between 12 and 25% today, officials said. — oregonlive, "U.S. officials say marijuana use is dangerous for pregnant women and teens," 29 Aug. 2019 Many cases involved the use of products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical found in cannabis. — Grace Hauck, USA TODAY, "CDC reports 153 possible cases of vaping-related illnesses, many involving THC," 17 July 2019 Both produce chemicals known as cannabinoids, including CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, a psychoactive compound associated with a high. — New York Times, "Ads Pitching CBD as a Cure-All Are Everywhere. Oversight Hasn’t Kept Up.," 13 Aug. 2019 In fact, beverage powerhouse Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) – the makers of Budweiser – recently partnered with the Canadian cannabis company to research making beverages with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). — Anne Sraders, Fortune, "Tilray Stock Closes Up 11% on News of Merger With Peter Thiel-backed Holding Company," 10 June 2019 For purposes of criminal prosecution, pot used to be identified based on the presence of parts of the cannabis plant that contain higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive ingredient that gives users a high. — Elizabeth Zavala, ExpressNews.com, "Bexar DA affirms he won’t prosecute misdemeanor pot cases, despite governor’s prodding," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tetrahydrocannabinol.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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tetrahydrocannabinol
noun
tet·ra·hy·dro·can·nab·i·nol
| \ -kə-ˈnab-ə-ˌnȯl
, -ˌnōl
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, -ˌnōl
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Medical Definition of tetrahydrocannabinol
: thc
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