Definition

Noun A sticky, solid or semi-solid substance extracted from the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa). It is a concentrated form of the plant's psychoactive compounds, primarily cannabinoids like THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), and is considered a powerful narcotic agent found in marijuana and hashish.

Usage

This term refers specifically to the extracted, concentrated resin. It is typically used in legal, medical, and substance-related contexts. - General/Narcotic Context: To describe the potent, extracted substance from cannabis. - Medical/Research Context: To identify a specific form of cannabis concentrate being studied or used.

Examples

• The police confiscated a block of cannabis resin.
• Cannabis resin has a much higher THC concentration than the dried plant material.
• The study analyzed the chemical composition of different types of cannabis resin.

Advanced Usage

• "To extract cannabis resin": The process of separating the resin from the plant material, often by sieving or using solvents.
• "Cannabis resin production": Refers to the activity or industry of creating this concentrated substance.

Variants and Related Words

• Hashish (n): A common preparation of cannabis resin, often pressed into blocks.
• Hash (n): A common shortened, informal term for hashish.
• Charas (n): A type of cannabis resin, traditionally hand-rubbed in the Indian subcontinent.
• Concentrate (n): A broader category of potent cannabis products that includes resins, oils, and waxes.

Synonyms

• Hashish
• Hash
• Cannabis concentrate (broader term)

Notes on Meaning

The term cannabis resin precisely denotes the extracted, concentrated psychoactive substance. It is not synonymous with the whole marijuana plant or its leaves, but is a key component of them. Its primary associated meaning is that of a controlled, psychoactive narcotic substance.

Noun

1. a resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the active narcotic agent in marijuana