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Word

THC

Phoneticsthc

Definition

n. Stands for tetrahydrocannabinol. It is the main chemical in cannabis that makes people feel high. It affects the brain and changes how you feel or see things.

n. Abbreviation for tetrahydrocannabinol. The primary psychoactive constituent of cannabis, responsible for the majority of its psychological effects.

Examples

“The lab tested the plant to measure its THC levels.”

“Different strains of the plant contain varying concentrations of THC, which determines the strength of the effect on the user.”

“Research into the medicinal properties of the plant often focuses on how THC interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system to modulate pain and appetite.”

Examples

simple

“The lab tested the plant to measure its THC levels.”

contextual

“Different strains of the plant contain varying concentrations of THC, which determines the strength of the effect on the user.”

complex

“Research into the medicinal properties of the plant often focuses on how THC interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system to modulate pain and appetite.”

Real-World Examples

“It emerged from the 2018 Farm Bill legalising hemp, defined largely by its low level of delta-9-THC, the main intoxicant in cannabis.”
Aeon · 22 Sept 2026
“A positive test can show that THC is present, but not necessarily when cannabis was consumed or whether the person was impaired at the time.”
BBC News · 15 Aug 2026

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