Cannabidiol

/ˌkænəbɪˈdaɪ.ɑl/ noun

Definition

A naturally occurring compound found in cannabis plants, often abbreviated as CBD, that doesn't produce a high and is studied for potential medical uses.

Etymology

From 'cannabis' combined with the chemical suffix '-idiol,' indicating a molecule with two hydroxyl groups. The name reflects its chemical structure.

Kelly Says

CBD became a global phenomenon in the 2010s, even though it's been in cannabis plants for thousands of years—scientists only isolated and named it in 1940, showing how ancient plants still hold modern discoveries.

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