cannabidiol
|can/na/bi/di/ol|
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/ˌkænəˈbɪdiˌɔl/
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/ˌkænəˈbɪdiˌɒl/
non-psychoactive cannabis compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cannabidiol' originates from 'cannabis' and 'diol', where 'cannabis' refers to the plant genus and 'diol' indicates the presence of two hydroxyl groups.
Historical Evolution
'cannabis' changed from the Latin word 'cannabis' and eventually became the modern English word 'cannabis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a compound in cannabis, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound found in cannabis plants, known for its potential therapeutic effects without psychoactive properties.
Cannabidiol is often used in oils and edibles for its calming effects.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45