cannabinoid

[ kuh-nab-uh-noid, kan-uh-buh- ]

noun

1. any of the chemical compounds that are the active principles of marijuana.

cannabinoid

/ ˈkænəbɪˌnɔɪd /

noun

1. any of the narcotic chemical substances found in cannabin

Word History and Origins

Origin of cannabinoid¹

First recorded in 1965–70; cannabin + -oid

Example Sentences

What was actually in the vape was a synthetic cannabinoid, a lab-made drug intended to mimic the effects of cannabis.

From BBC

The firm has done similar deals with a number of small biotech companies, such as a firm trying to develop “cannabinoid pharmaceuticals” to treat autism and Alzheimer’s.

From Salon

Herb-wise, Grinspoon doesn’t have any specific cultivar, terpene or cannabinoid recommendations to help with appetite, only a ratio to keep in mind.

From Los Angeles Times

"For example, cannabis is often selectively bred to contain specific minor cannabinoid and/or terpene profiles and there is a growing market of products purported to principally contain minor cannabinoids or terpenes," researchers said, adding that future testing would still be needed.

From Salon

The measure would set maximum purchase and possession amounts of 1 ounce of dried leaves or flowers, 4 grams of a cannabinoid concentrate, 1,500 mg of total THC in the form of a cannabis product and 300 mg of an edible product.

From Seattle Times