noun
- a mildly psychoactive chemical compound found in cannabis plants, formed when THC degrades over time
Usage: chemistry; pharmacology
Examples
- Cannabinol is one of many cannabinoids present in marijuana.
- As cannabis ages, THC converts to cannabinol through oxidation.
- Researchers are studying cannabinol for its potential sleep-inducing properties.
- The laboratory tested the sample for levels of cannabinol and other compounds.
- Cannabinol concentrations increase in older cannabis products.
- Scientists isolated cannabinol to examine its effects separately from THC.