Cannabidiol

//kan.əb.ɪˈdʌɪ.ɒl// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A nonintoxicating cannabinoid found in the hemp plant Cannabis sativa.

    "We’re aware of the growing public interest in cannabis and cannabis-derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD). This increasing public interest in these products makes it even more important with the passage of this law for the FDA to clarify its regulatory authority over these products."

Synonyms

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cannabigerolcbd

Example

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"We’re aware of the growing public interest in cannabis and cannabis-derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD). This increasing public interest in these products makes it even more important with the passage of this law for the FDA to clarify its regulatory authority over these products."

Etymology

From cannab(is) + -i- + di- + -ol.

Related phrases

cannabidiolic acidcannabis sativa

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