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A-Z Guide to Vape Terms

A to Z Guide of Electronic Cigarette Terms

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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