tetrahydrocannabinol

noun

tet·​ra·​hy·​dro·​can·​nab·​i·​nol ˌte-trə-ˌhī-drə-kə-ˈna-bə-ˌnȯl How to pronounce tetrahydrocannabinol (audio) -ˌnōl How to pronounce tetrahydrocannabinol (audio)
: thc
… more and more people are advocating for increased research into cannabis. Today, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is used in the medical field to deal with certain types of pain, muscle cramps, dizziness and loss of appetite.Indian Agriculture News
… gummy bears infused with THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive ingredient in pot.Marshall Allen

Examples of tetrahydrocannabinol in a Sentence

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The ordinance addresses Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which the U.S. Department of Agriculture states is a psychoactive substance typically manufactured from the cannabis plant. Alan Kozeluh, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025 Compounds in cannabis, especially THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), have shown significant antiemetic properties. Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 2 June 2025 Patrick first launched the bill in December, calling for the ban of all consumable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) being sold. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 But, the law made no provisions for cannabis-like products, including Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, and kratom, and towns have seen the boom of shops that sell the substances with few restrictions. Alan Kozeluh, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tetrahydrocannabinol

Word History

Etymology

tetrahydro- (combined with four atoms of hydrogen) + cannabin + -ol entry 1

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tetrahydrocannabinol was in 1940

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“Tetrahydrocannabinol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tetrahydrocannabinol. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

tetrahydrocannabinol

noun
tet·​ra·​hy·​dro·​can·​nab·​i·​nol -kə-ˈnab-ə-ˌnȯl How to pronounce tetrahydrocannabinol (audio) -ˌnōl How to pronounce tetrahydrocannabinol (audio)
: thc
especially : thc sense a

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