CANNABIN

cannabin, cannabis resin

(noun) a resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the active narcotic agent in marijuana

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cannabin (uncountable)

(organic compound) The resin extracted from hemp (Cannabis sativa, variety Indica), responsible for the narcotic effects of hashish.

Source: Wiktionary


Can"na*bin, n. (Chem.)

Definition: A pisonous resin extracted from hemp (Cannabis sativa, variety Indica). The narcotic effects of hasheesh are due to this resin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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