tetrahydrocannabinol
1 synonym for tetrahydrocannabinol, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The main psychoactive chemical compound found in cannabis, formed by adding hydrogen to cannabinol.
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Tetrahydrocannabinol is the formal, scientific name; THC is the form used in everyday speech.
Etymology
The word combines the prefix tetrahydro-, showing that four hydrogen atoms have been added, with cannabinol, the compound it is derived from.
Full origin of tetrahydrocannabinol →Frequently asked questions
What does THC stand for?
THC is short for tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis.
Is tetrahydrocannabinol the same as cannabinol?
No, tetrahydrocannabinol is a hydrogenated derivative of cannabinol, so the two are chemically related but not identical.
Why does cannabis make people feel high?
Because it contains tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound responsible for its intoxicating effects.
