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WHAT DOES THC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or more precisely its main isomer (−)-trans-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol ( (6aR,10aR)-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), is the principal psychoactive constituent (or cannabinoid) of the cannabis plant. First isolated in 1964, in its pure form, by Israeli scientists Raphael Mechoulam and Yechiel Gaoni at the Weizmann Institute of Science, it is a water-clear glassy solid when cold, which becomes viscous and sticky if warmed. A pharmaceutical formulation of (−)-trans-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol, known by its INN dronabinol, is available by prescription in the U.S. and Canada under the brand name Marinol. An aromatic terpenoid, THC has a very low solubility in water, but good solubility in most organic solvents, specifically lipids and alcohols. Like most pharmacologically-active secondary metabolites of plants, THC in cannabis is assumed to be involved in self-defense, perhaps against herbivores. THC also possesses high UV-B (280–315 nm) absorption properties, which, it has been speculated, could protect the plant from harmful UV radiation exposure.

Definition of THC in the English dictionary

The definition of THC in the dictionary is tetrahydrocannabidinol: the active ingredient in cannabis, giving it its narcotic and psychoactive effects.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THC

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WORDS THAT END LIKE THC

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Synonyms and antonyms of THC in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «THC» into 25 languages

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THC»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about THC

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THC»

Discover the use of THC in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to THC and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Fourth Edition
9.9 Metabolism and Excretion Hepatic metabolism is the major route by which THC is eliminated from the body. Hepatic metabolism consists primarily of hydroxylation by CYP2C9 to form 11-hydroxy- THC (abbreviated as HO-THC), which is ...
Steven B. Karch, Olaf Drummer, 2008
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Applications of LC-MS in Toxicology
LC-ESI-MS in negative-ion mode was used for the quantification of THC-COOH in urine by Tai and Welch [147]. The compound was extracted with SPE and isocratically separated on C18 column in MeOH:ammonium acetate mobile phase.
Aldo Polettini, 2006
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Marijuana and the Cannabinoids
Most commercial cannabinoid immunoassays are calibrated with the major metabolite, THC-COOH, but also have to meet the product design specifications for the antibody cross-reactivities with THC drug and other THC metabolites (e.g.,  ...
Mahmoud A. ElSohly, 2007
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Forensic Science
Another liquid-liquid extraction method for the determination of THC in blood by GC with a nitrogen-selective detector was proposed by Ritchie et al. [134]. The procedure comprised hexane extraction of whole blood, followed by re-extraction  ...
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The Science of Marijuana
Elimination of THC From the Body After smoking, blood levels rise very rapidly and then decline to around 10% of the peak values within the first hour (Fig. 2.4). The maximum subjective high is also attained rapidly and persists for about 1 to 2  ...
Leslie L. Iversen, 2007
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Cannabinoids
The findings that CBD can decrease responses of the vas deferens and of cerebellar membranes to cannabinoid receptor agonists, including A -THC ( section Interactions with Other Receptor Types), are in line with a number of reports that ...
Vincenzo Di Marzo, 2004
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Handbook of Forensic Drug Analysis
A method for the detection of THC in hair was reported by Balabanova et al. ( 1989) and critiqued by Käferstein and Sticht (1990). The signal-to-noise ratio in Balabanova's work is insufficient for identification. An extremely sensitive method for ...
Fred Smith, 2004
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A Health Educator’s Guide to Understanding Drugs of Abuse ...
ers showed significant THC content in both oral fluid and urine as expected. The mean urinary concentration was 75 ng/ml 4 hours after smoking.14 The later study by the same authors clearly demonstrates that passive inhalation of marijuana ...
Amitava Dasgupta, 2009
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Illicit Drugs in the Environment: Occurrence, Analysis, and ...
c02 JWBS057-Castiglioni December 10, 2010 20:6 Printer Name: Yet to Come COCAINE 39 11-oxo-THC (Fig. 2.2), followed by oxidation to THC-COOH catalyzed by a microsomal aldehyde oxygenase of the CYP2C subfamily (Maurer et al., ...
Sara Castiglioni, Ettore Zuccato, Roberto Fanelli, 2011
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Forensic Applications of Raman Microspectroscopy, Capillary ...
The coupling of capillary electrophoresis diode array (CE-DAD) and mass spectrometric (MS) instrumentation is a powerful technique that combines the high-resolution separation ability of CE with the sensitivity of MS. A capillary ...
Brandi Leigh Clelland, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THC»

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Pot Death: Teen Leaps 4 Stories After Eating Marijuana Cookie
A teenager in Colorado died after consuming an entire marijuana cookie that contained 6 servings of marijuana's active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), ... «Live Science, Jul 15»
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Tenet Healthcare (THC) Stock Upgraded at Wells Fargo
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Tenet Healthcare (THC - Get Report) stock is up by 1.25% to $56.90 in pre-market trading on Friday morning, after the healthcare ... «TheStreet.com, Jun 15»
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Marijuana Edibles: The Problem With These THC Treats
THC, which is the psychoactive chemical compound that creates the “high” when marijuana is smoked or consumed, is the ingredient that users are after ... «The Cheat Sheet, Jun 15»
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If you buy medical marijuana edibles, you are probably getting …
THC and another compound called cannabidiol (CBD) are believed to cause most of marijuana's medicinal effects, and THC provides most of the “psychoactive” ... «Quartz, Jun 15»
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Fla. low-THC medical marijuana law passes major hurdle
We've shared their emotional stories. Parents from all over the state have been waiting. Waiting to get their hands on Charlotte's Web, a low-THC form of medical ... «First Coast News, May 15»
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Colorado Marijuana Study Finds Legal Weed Contains Potent THC
In old-school dope, levels of THC — the psychoactive chemical that makes people high — were typically well below 10 percent. But in Colorado's legal bud, the ... «NBCNews.com, Mar 15»
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Virginia Governor Signs Law Protecting Patients Who Use …
THC-A is a non-psychoactive precursor form of the more well-known THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana associated with the "high" sensation. «Huffington Post, Feb 15»
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Tenet Healthcare (THC) Stock Declines Today on 2015 Guidance
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Tenet Healthcare (THC - Get Report) shares are down 7.5% to $47.75 in trading on heavy volume Monday after the health care ... «TheStreet.com, Jan 15»
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Marijuana breath test under development at WSU
Hill said he and WSU doctoral student Jessica Tufariello are working on a handheld device that uses a technique called ion mobility spectrometry to detect THC ... «The Seattle Times, Nov 14»
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New at the pot shop: Marijuana lite
The Dixie One watermelon cream soda contains 5 milligrams of THC - half of what the state considers a serving size - and is billed as "great for those who are ... «CBS News, Oct 14»

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