tetrahydrocannabinol

noun

tet·​ra·​hy·​dro·​can·​nab·​i·​nol ˌte-trə-ˌhī-drə-kə-ˈna-bə-ˌnȯl  -ˌnōl 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, a urine test for marijuana may test positive for up to 30 days, while a hair test can detect tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in marijuana, for up to 90 days. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025

Among its complaints, Mammoth Farms accused the agency of ignoring companies that are diverting legal weed to illicit markets in other states and replacing the Colorado supply with synthetic or hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2025

Understanding Cannabis Infusion in Cooking Cooking with cannabis involves incorporating cannabinoids—primarily THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol)—into dishes. —Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025

Most notably, the bill sought to raise the legal age to purchase marijuana products with more than 10% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) potency to 26 from 21. —The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tetrahydrocannabinol

• phosphatidylinositol
• aerosol
• alcohol
• arbitral
• basketball
• butanol
• cannonball
• carbinol
• catarrhal
• cortisol
• ethanol
• fireball

Medical Definition

tetrahydrocannabinol

noun

tet·​ra·​hy·​dro·​can·​nab·​i·​nol -kə-ˈnab-ə-ˌnȯl  -ˌnōl 

: thc

especially : thc sense a