Cannabis glossary

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Earthy notes

Earthy notes refer to aromas and flavours reminiscent of damp earth, humus or woodland, found in certain cannabis or hemp varieties. They contribute to the aromatic profile of a flower, resin or extract.

Synonymes : Earthy aromas, Earthy flavours, Earth notes

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EC

EC, or electrical conductivity, measures a solution’s ability to conduct electric current. It is used to estimate the overall concentration of dissolved mineral salts.

Synonymes : electrical conductivity

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Endocannabinoid system

The endocannabinoid system is a biological system found in humans and many animals. It consists of receptors, molecules naturally produced by the body and mechanisms involved in their regulation.

Synonymes : endocannabinoid network

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Entourage effect

The entourage effect is a theory according to which the different compounds naturally present in cannabis or hemp could interact with one another.

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Extract

An extract is a substance obtained from plant material through a process that makes it possible to isolate or concentrate certain natural compounds. In hemp, extracts may contain cannabinoids, terpenes and other constituents of the plant.

Synonymes : hemp extract

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Extraction

Extraction refers to all processes used to isolate and recover certain compounds naturally present in cannabis or hemp, particularly cannabinoids, terpenes and resins.

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