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Terpene

An aromatic compound responsible for the smell and much of the character of a cannabis strain. Terpenes like myrcene, limonene, and pinene also appear in everyday plants and may shape how a strain's effects feel. Many shoppers now read terpene percentages as a better effect predictor than THC alone.

See also
Myrcene Limonene
Related terms
CannabinoidEntourage effectPotencyFlowerLive resinTerpinolene
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