CBD
|C/B/D|
/siː-biː-diː/
Cannabis compound
Etymology
'CBD' as 'Cannabidiol' originates from the cannabis plant, where 'canna-' refers to 'cannabis' and '-diol' is a chemical suffix indicating a type of alcohol.
'Cannabidiol' was isolated from cannabis in the 20th century and abbreviated to 'CBD' for ease of reference.
Initially, 'CBD' referred specifically to the chemical compound, but it has expanded to include products containing the compound.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
cannabidiol, a compound found in cannabis plants, often used for its potential therapeutic effects.
CBD is often used in oils and edibles for its calming effects.
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Noun 2
central Business District, the main commercial and business center of a city.
The CBD is bustling with activity during the day.
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