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  1. Glossary
  2. Terpene

Terpene

Pronounced / TER·peen /

An aromatic compound made by the plant, largely in its trichomes, that gives a strain much of its smell and taste.

Example in a sentence

“Myrcene and limonene are two common terpenes that give cannabis its earthy or citrus aroma.”

Also called terpenes

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