hemp

• Substantivo que designa uma planta alta e de crescimento rápido (Cannabis sativa), cultivada por suas fibras resistentes, sementes e óleo, usados em tecidos, cordas, papel e diversos produtos industriais; também se refere à fibra extraída dessa planta.

A noun referring to a tall, fast-growing plant (Cannabis sativa) cultivated for its strong fibers, seeds, and oil, used in textiles, rope, paper, and various industrial products.

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1. Plant used for fiberB1formal

   A tall plant (Cannabis sativa) cultivated for its strong fibers, used to make rope, textiles, and paper.

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   • Hemp fibers are used to produce durable ropes and fabrics.
   • The farmer grew hemp for industrial purposes.
   • Hemp paper is more sustainable than traditional wood-pulp paper.

2. Drug sourceB2informal

   The same plant species, sometimes cultivated for its psychoactive compounds (cannabis/marijuana).

   Fonte de droga

   • Some people use hemp for its medicinal properties.
   • Hemp-derived CBD oil is popular for relaxation.
   • The law distinguishes between industrial hemp and drug hemp.

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