THCA is what actually covers the cannabis plant, not THC. The "A" stands for acid and it is non-psychoactive as it does not bind to the same receptors as THC. THCA becomes THC when it is heated to about 210 (decarbing). This happens naturally when smoking but is why you won't get high from eating raw cannabis. More @Wikipedia
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