Decarboxylation

de-kärb-ˈbäk-sə-ˌlāSH(ə)n | Noun

What is Decarboxylation? | Cannabis definitions

A chemical action that results from heating a cannabinoid to the purpose of removing a carboxyl group, so enhancing the cannabinoid’s ability to act with the body’s receptors. chemical action depends upon time and temperature. For example, consciousness-altering drugic acid (THCA) can naturally decarboxylate into tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) over time, or directly once being exposed to heat.