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tetrahydrocannabinol Definition

tetra·hydro·can·na·bi·nol (te′trə hī′ drō kə nabi nôl′)

noun

the hallucinatory chemical, CHO, that is the principal and most active ingredient in marijuana; THC

Etymology: tetra- + hydro- + cannabin + -ol

tetrahydrocannabinol Usage Examples

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  • contain: Sativex comes in the form of an oral spray and contains tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol, two substances also present in cannabis.