verb
Street Slang
decarb
DEE-karb · verb · informal
To heat cannabis so its THC becomes active.
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Short for decarboxylate; to heat raw cannabis to convert THCA into psychoactive THC, essential for edibles.
“Decarb the flower in the oven before you make the butter.”
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decarb In A Sentence
Decarb the flower in the oven before you make the butter.
Origin & Usage
Short for 'decarboxylate,' the chemical activation step for edibles.
Variants
decarboxylate
People Also Ask
What does decarb mean?
It is short for decarboxylate, meaning to heat raw cannabis so that its THCA converts into psychoactive THC.
Why do you need to decarb cannabis?
Raw cannabis contains THCA, which is not psychoactive. Decarbing it with heat activates the THC, which is essential when making edibles.
How do you decarb weed?
Typically you heat the flower in an oven at a low temperature before infusing it into butter or oil for edibles.
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