cannabidiol
/kanəbɪˈdʌɪɒl
/noun [mass noun] Chemistry
A compound that is one of the main constituents of cannabis, having mild psychoactive effects.
- A polycyclic phenol; chemical formula: C21H30O2.
- Controlled dosing is one of the challenges facing the world of medical marijuana as it explores cannabidiol (CBD) strains.
- He adds, "We need more research on cannabidiols, and development of products that are high in cannabidiols and low in THC."
Origin
1940s: from cannabis + di-1 + -ol.
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