Heavy metals
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Definition: Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that can be toxic or harmful to health when found in cannabis products in high concentrations.
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HPLC
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HPLC is a laboratory technique used to separate, identify, and quantify components in a mixture, commonly applied in cannabis testing for quality assurance.
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