// Definition
The chemical breakdown of pesticide molecules when exposed to high temperatures during smoking or dabbing, producing toxic byproducts that are more harmful than the original compounds. A major safety concern for cannabis concentrates.
// From the Episode
Mark Scialdone explained that while many pesticides have low toxicity at room temperature, heating completely destroys the molecules and creates dangerous thermal decomposition products. Nitrogen-containing synthetic compounds are especially problematic as they decompose into noxious products. This was also discussed in episode 70 in context of synthetic cannabinoids.
// Source
Ep. 069 Hash Church LXIX 69 →