Cannabis glossary

Terpene

A naturally occurring aromatic compound produced by many plants, responsible for some of their characteristic scents and aromas.

Terpene profile

The terpene profile refers to all the terpenes present in a product, as well as their concentrations measured during a laboratory analysis.

Synonymes : Terpene profile

Terpinolene

A terpene naturally present in cannabis and many aromatic plants, associated with fresh, floral, woody and slightly fruity notes.

THC

A cannabinoid naturally produced by hemp and cannabis, known for its interactions with the endocannabinoid system.

Synonymes : tetrahydrocannabinol

THCA

Natural acidic form of THC found in hemp and cannabis before decarboxylation.

Synonymes : tetrahydrocannabinolic acid

THC content

THC content refers to the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol present in a hemp- or cannabis-based product. It is generally expressed as a percentage of the total weight analysed.

Synonymes : THC level, THC percentage, THC concentration

THCV

THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin) is a cannabinoid naturally present in hemp and cannabis. Its structure is similar to that of THC, but it has distinct chemical and pharmacological properties.

Synonymes : Tetrahydrocannabivarin

Therapeutic cannabis

Use of cannabis or cannabis-based preparations in a medical setting governed by legislation and healthcare professionals.

Synonymes : medical cannabis

Tips

A small filter, usually made of cardboard, placed at the end of a roll-up to improve its stability and ease of use.

Synonymes : Rolling Card, Cardboard Tip, Rolling Tip

Trichome

A microscopic structure found on the surface of hemp, responsible for producing and storing many of the plant’s natural compounds.

Synonymes : resin gland

Trim

Collection of small leaves and plant residues removed when manicuring hemp flowers.

Synonymes : Flower trim

Trimming

The stage of preparing flowers that involves removing some of the leaves to improve their appearance and uniformity.

Synonymes : Flower trimming