Definition

A chemical found in cannabis that does not cause a high and is used for various medicinal purposes.

Example

Cannabinol is often studied for its potential health benefits without the psychoactive effects of THC.

Conversation

Have you heard about cannabinol?

Yeah, I read it’s a component of cannabis that’s not psychoactive.

Right, it’s interesting how cannabinol can have different effects compared to THC.

Totally! It seems like there’s so much to learn about these compounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cannabinol is formed from "cannabis" (from Latin *cannabis*, meaning hemp) and "-nol" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote alcohols). The word refers to a specific compound derived from the cannabis plant that has alcohol-like properties.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cannabis' as the source of this compound, and remember that 'cannabinol' is a type of alcohol derived from the hemp plant.

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