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cannabinol

cannabinol

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A chemical in cannabis that can slightly change how you feel
  • noun
  • /ˌkænəˈbɪnɒl/
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: cannabinol
  • After using a tincture rich in cannabinol, she felt more relaxed and at ease.

So we've got THCCBD and also CBN or cannabinol.

Examples

  • Like, the lowest possible dose of cannabinol makes me incredibly uncomfortable and unhappy.

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  • Some researchers are studying the effects of cannabinol on sleep disorders.

  • Many products on the market contain cannabinol, which is known for its calming properties.

How Psychoactive

cannabinol
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cannabidiol
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Surface Forms

cannabinol singular
cannabinols plural

Morphology

cannabinol = cannabis (semi-transparent) = cannabin + ol

The form clearly links the word to 'cannabis' and the chemical suffix '-ol', but the specific pharmacological meaning is technical and not fully predictable for average learners.

Etymology

Cannabinol comes from the plant name cannabis plus the chemical ending -ol, so it literally means a small chemical 'from cannabis'. You can also see the same root in cannabinoid, and that's why cannabinol refers to a mildly psychoactive compound that can form when THC breaks down.