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thc

What does thc mean?

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary cannabinoid responsible for the intoxicating 'high' of cannabis.

"This strain tests at over 25 percent THC."

Origin

Abbreviation of tetrahydrocannabinol, isolated and named by chemists in the 1960s.

Frequently asked questions

What is THC?
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, responsible for the intoxicating high.
What does THC percentage mean?
It indicates how much THC a strain or product contains by weight, so a higher percentage generally means a more potent product.
Is THC the same as CBD?
No, THC produces the high while CBD is non-intoxicating; they're both cannabinoids but have very different effects.
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