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tetrahydrocannabinol

drug

Also known as: THC

Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last Updated: Apr 11, 2024 • Article History

Category: Science & Tech

Related Topics:: marijuana; hemp; cannabis; hashish; cannabis

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tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), active constituent of marijuana and hashish that was first isolated from the Indian hemp plant (Cannabis sativa) and synthesized in 1965. For the effects of the drug, see marijuana.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia BritannicaThis article was most recently revised and updated by Adam Augustyn.