A to Z Guide of Electronic Cigarette Terms
Welcome to our A to Z guide on essential electronic cigarette terms, perfect for beginners and seasoned vapers alike. This glossary simplifies your vaping journey. Let’s dive in!
A
Atomizer: The part where the coil and cotton vaporize e-liquid.
Airflow: The air entering the atomizer; more airflow means bigger clouds, while less enhances flavor.
Alien Coil: A Clapton variant with three core wires for better vapor.
All Day Vape (ADV): E-liquids enjoyable throughout the day.
AWG: American Wire Gauge, measuring wire size; lower numbers indicate thicker wire.
Amps: Measures electrical current; higher amps suit low-resistance atomizers.
B
Battery: Powers the heating element for vaporization.
Box Mod: A box-shaped device with customizable settings.
C
Cartomizer: Combines atomizer and cartridge, often found in older models.
Clearomizer: Transparent tank to monitor e-liquid levels.
Cloud Chasing: Creating large vapor clouds, popular in competitions.
Coil: The heating element that vaporizes e-liquid.
Custom Mod: Unique, often handmade mods considered collectibles.
D
Dripping: Applying e-liquid directly onto the coil for stronger flavor.
Dry Hit: A burnt taste from insufficient e-liquid in the wick.
E
eGo Style: A beginner-friendly e-cigarette design with built-in circuitry.
E-Liquid: The liquid used in e-cigarettes, containing nicotine and flavorings.
Electronic Cigarette (E-Cig): A device that vaporizes e-liquid as an alternative to smoking.
F
Flavor Cartridge: Pre-filled cartridge with flavored e-liquid.
FDA: The U.S. agency regulating e-cigarette safety.
G
GG (Golden Greek): Known for high-quality mechanical mods.
H
High Resistance (HR): Coils that produce less vapor but save battery life.
J
Juice: Informal term for e-liquid.
K
Kanthal Wire: Durable wire used for coil construction.
L
Liquid: Another term for e-liquid.
Lithium-Ion Battery: Common rechargeable battery for e-cigarettes.
Low Resistance (LR): Coils designed for increased vapor production.
M
mAh: Battery capacity measure; higher means longer life.
Mod: The power source of e-cigarettes, often with adjustable settings.
N
Nicotine: The addictive component in e-liquids and cigarettes.
Nichrome Wire: Fast-heating wire for coil building.
O
Ohm (Ω): Measures electrical resistance; lower ohms yield more vapor.
Organic Cotton: Preferred wick material for clean flavor.
P
Propylene Glycol (PG): Flavor and nicotine carrier in e-liquids, providing a throat hit.
R
RDA (Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer): Requires manual coil building and direct dripping.
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