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Delta-8 THC

Cannabinoids & Related

Delta-8 THC is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, known for its mild psychoactive effects.

Delta-9 THC

Cannabinoids & Related

Definition: Delta-9 THC is the primary psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant, responsible for the 'high' sensation.

Price per mg THC

Retail, Delivery & Ops

Price per mg THC is a cost metric for cannabis products calculated by dividing the price by the total milligrams of THC.

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)

Cannabinoids & Related

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for the plant's characteristic “high.” It's one of over 100 cannabinoids found in cannabis and plays a central role in how cannabis affects mood, perception, and cognition.

THC symbol

Legal, Compliance & Canada-Specific

One-sentence definition: The THC symbol is a representation on cannabis packaging indicating the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.

THCA

Cannabinoids & Related

THCA : The non-psychoactive precursor to THC, commonly found in raw cannabis plants.

THCA diamonds

Products & Formats

THCA diamonds are crystalline forms of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, known for their purity and potency in cannabis products.

THCP

Cannabinoids & Related

THCP is a naturally occurring cannabinoid known for its potential psychoactive effects, similar to THC but with a stronger affinity for cannabinoid receptors.

THCV

Cannabinoids & Related

One-sentence definition: THCV, or tetrahydrocannabivarin, is a cannabinoid found in cannabis known for its potential effects distinct from THC.

Total THC

Dosing, Potency & Effects

Total THC refers to the combined amount of Delta-9-THC and THCA, the psychoactive components in cannabis.

Δ8-THC

Cannabinoids & Related

Δ8-THC is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in cannabis plants, known for its mild psychoactive effects.

Δ9-THC

Cannabinoids & Related

Δ9-THC is the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis, responsible for its characteristic effects.

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