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, 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
Open full entry →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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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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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 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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Method used to separate or concentrate certain compounds present in hemp.
Synonymes : processing method
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