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hemp

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhɛmp// UK //hˈɛmp// hemp Archaic Slang

n. a type of cannabis plant that people grow for its strong fibers. It is used to make things like rope, clothes, and paper, and it does not make you high.

n. a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for industrial use. It contains very low levels of the psychoactive compound THC and is harvested for its fiber, seeds, and oil.


SIMPLE

The company makes strong bags out of hemp.

CONTEXTUAL

Farmers are increasingly planting hemp because it requires less water than cotton and can be used for sustainable textiles.

COMPLEX

While historically prized for maritime ropes and sails, industrial hemp is now being integrated into modern construction materials like insulation and carbon-negative concrete alternatives.

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Usage

Uncountable when referring to the plant species or the material; countable only when referring to specific botanical varieties.

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