Cannabinol

/kəˈnæbɪnɔl/ noun

Definition

A cannabinoid compound found in cannabis that forms when THC degrades over time, with weak psychoactive effects.

Etymology

From 'cannabis' with the chemical suffix '-ol' indicating an alcohol functional group. The name reflects its molecular structure.

Kelly Says

Cannabinol (CBN) is essentially 'old THC'—it's what THC becomes as cannabis ages, which is why older cannabis is often less potent but may produce different effects, a fact known to users for centuries before science caught up.

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