Definition of cannabidiol in English:
cannabidiol
nounkanəbɪˈdʌɪɒlˌkænəbəˈdaɪɑl
Chemistry A compound that is one of the main constituents of cannabis, having mild psychoactive effects.
A polycyclic phenol; chemical formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₂
Example sentencesExamples
- His mother pleaded for approval to use a medicinal cannabidiol, after two months of attempting other treatments had failed.
- One researcher at the facility is pursuing a study of cannabidiol.
- Controlled dosing is one of the challenges facing the world of medical marijuana as it explores cannabidiol (CBD) strains.
- The amount of cannabidiol contained in the marijuana varied widely - from 0.14 % or less to 0.75 %.
- He adds, "We need more research on cannabidiols, and development of products that are high in cannabidiols and low in THC."
Origin
1940s: from cannabis + di-1 + -ol.
Definition of cannabidiol in US English:
cannabidiol
nounˌkanəbəˈdīälˌkænəbəˈdaɪɑl
Chemistry A compound that is one of the main constituents of cannabis, having mild psychoactive effects.
A polycyclic phenol; chemical formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₂
Example sentencesExamples
- He adds, "We need more research on cannabidiols, and development of products that are high in cannabidiols and low in THC."
- Controlled dosing is one of the challenges facing the world of medical marijuana as it explores cannabidiol (CBD) strains.
- The amount of cannabidiol contained in the marijuana varied widely - from 0.14 % or less to 0.75 %.
- One researcher at the facility is pursuing a study of cannabidiol.
- His mother pleaded for approval to use a medicinal cannabidiol, after two months of attempting other treatments had failed.
Origin
1940s: from cannabis + di- + -ol.