What does Irradiation stand for?
Irradiation: Gamma, beta and non-irradiated
A treatment given to some dried flower after harvest to reduce bacteria and mould. Gamma irradiation uses gamma rays; beta irradiation, also called e-beam, uses a beam of electrons. A non-irradiated product has not had this treatment. Product descriptions say which applies when the producer has stated it.
Where you will see it
In the description on flower product pages.
Browse flowerRelated terms
- Balanced
A label for a product with similar amounts of THC and CBD, such as an oil named T10:C10.
- Bisabolol
An aroma compound found in cannabis and many other plants. Its scent is described as sweet. Producers report which terpenes are most abundant in a product; the directory lists them as they are reported and says nothing about what they do.
- Brand
The company name a product is sold under. A brand may grow its own plants or buy them from a cultivator.
- Cannabinoid
A chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. THC and CBD are the two given on every product; others, such as CBG and CBN, appear on some labels.
- Caryophyllene
An aroma compound found in cannabis and many other plants. Its scent is described as spicy and peppery. Producers report which terpenes are most abundant in a product; the directory lists them as they are reported and says nothing about what they do.
This is a plain-language definition for general understanding, not medical or legal advice.
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