Dictionary of terms

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Aeroponia

A form of hydroponic cultivation in which the plant is suspended above a tank. The roots are enclosed in a container that does not let in light. Water reaches the roots in the form of a water mist created by special emitters - sprinklers.

CBC - Cannabichromene

One of the more than 120 cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Like CBD, it is formed from the precursor CBGA.

CBD - Cannabidiol

CBD or cannabidiol is a cannabinoid compound derived mainly from the Cannabis sativa plant. After THC, it is the second most abundant cannabinoid in cannabis and dominates in many hemp varieties.

CBDa

Cannabidiolic acid is the acidic form of cannabidiol found in the raw plant. When heated, it is converted into CBD through decarboxylation.

CBG - cannabigerol

Cannabigerol, or CBG, is formed in the cannabis plant from its acidic form CBGA, the precursor from which the other major cannabinoids develop. Young plants contain the highest proportion of it.

CBN - cannabinol

Cannabinol or CBN is a cannabinoid formed by the gradual oxidation of THC. Its content increases as cannabis ages or is exposed to light and air.

Cannabis

Cannabis refers to a genus of plants usually divided into three types: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis contains more than 120 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids.

Dabs and dabbing

Dabs are cannabis concentrates such as wax, shatter, kief, budder and BHO (butane hash oil). Dabbing involves inhaling the vapour produced by heating the cannabis concentrate, which contains a high proportion of cannabinoids and terpenes.

Decarboxylation

The process by which the acidic forms of cannabinoids (CBDA, THCA) in cannabis are converted by heat into CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Phoenix Tears

Phoenix Tears are, simply put, a concentrated form of cannabis extract. They are also known by names such as RSO (Rick Simpson Oil), F.E.C.O. (Fully Extracted Cannabis Oil), hash oil, or just "cannabis extract". It is a thick, dark extract with a high content of cannabinoids.

Flavonoids

Flavonoids are plant pigments, and more than 6 000 types are known in the plant kingdom; around twenty have been identified in cannabis. They protect the plant from pests and ultraviolet radiation and contribute to its colour.

Fullspectrum

Fullspectrum is a low-THC extract that contains the whole range of cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids of the original plant.

Hashish

A product made from a resin found in the inflorescence of female plants of the genus Cannabis.

Hybrid

A strain that combines two varieties of cannabis, indica and sativa.

Hydroponics

A method of growing plants without soil. Sand, gravel, water and other materials can replace soil.

Indoor and outdoor

Indoor is indoor cultivation - growing indoors while simulating natural conditions with artificial lighting, ventilation and other support systems. Outdoor is growing outdoors.

Isolate

Isolate is pure CBD (or other cannabinoid) without other cannabinoids, THC, terpenes, flavonoids and vitamins.

Cannabinoid

A naturally occurring chemical constituent of cannabis, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD). The cannabis plant contains more than 100 different cannabinoids.

Cannabinoid profile

The concentration and ratio of individual cannabinoids in a plant or product.

Flower, bud, cone

The resin-rich inflorescence of the female cannabis plant.

Hemp

An industrial plant grown for its tough fibres and edible seeds. The most common commercial products made from hemp fibre include paper, textiles, clothing, biodegradable plastic and food.

Concentrates or extracts

Cannabis concentrates or extracts contain a significantly higher proportion of cannabinoids and terpenes than standard cannabis flowers. They are processed in such a way that the desired compounds are preserved, while excess plant material is removed.

Cultivator

A grower of cannabis plants, usually with a focus on soil quality and plant condition.

Marijuana

The dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant.

MCT oil

MCT oil is a fat containing medium-chain triglycerides, produced from coconut oil. Thanks to its neutral taste and simple structure, it is often used as a carrier oil for cannabis extracts.

Vaporizer

A device designed to vaporise substances for inhalation. Vaporisers may be used to heat dried cannabis, cannabis oil or cannabis wax; they convert cannabinoids and terpenes into an aerosol without combustion.

Shatter

Shatter is a cannabis extract that resembles polished amber in appearance. It hardens into a glass-like substance.

Terpene

The aromatic and flavour component of the essential oils contained in the plant. More than 100 terpenes have been identified in cannabis.

THC - tetrahydrocannabinol

The best-known cannabinoid of cannabis. In the plant, it is formed from its acidic precursor THCA.

THCA - tetrahydrocannabinol

Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid is the acidic precursor of THC found in the raw plant. When dried and especially when heated, THCA is gradually converted into THC.

Tincture

A liquid or oil that contains a concentrated herbal extract.

Vaping, vaping

Inhalation of a vaporized substance created by an electronic vaporizer.