tetrahydrocannabinol
noun
tet·ra·hy·dro·can·nab·i·nol
ˌte-trə-ˌhī-drə-kə-ˈna-bə-ˌnȯl 
-ˌnōl
-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.—
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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
Understanding the Power of Cannabis Cannabis has a wide range of effects depending on the strain, with various compounds such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) playing a role in shaping the experience.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Currently, products cannot contain more than 1 percent by weight of tetrahydrocannabinols, rather than by milligram, as is common for other medications.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
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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
Understanding the Power of Cannabis Cannabis has a wide range of effects depending on the strain, with various compounds such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) playing a role in shaping the experience.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Currently, products cannot contain more than 1 percent by weight of tetrahydrocannabinols, rather than by milligram, as is common for other medications.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
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tetrahydrocannabinol
noun
tet·ra·hy·dro·can·nab·i·nol
-kə-ˈnab-ə-ˌnȯl
-ˌnōl
-ˌnōl
: thc
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