If you’re a beginner to vapes, there’s a lot to learn. While e-cigarettes themselves seem simple enough, there are a lot of things you should consider if you want to improve the sensation of vaping. That’s why we thought it would be great to create this codex page so you can use it. If you have any questions, are unsure about specific terms, or want to learn more about different types of vape styles, this page is for you. So we hope you’ll read through the glossary and add your comments below!
A collection of basic terms in Vpae
This industry is constantly evolving and we will be updating this episode here as well, introducing more terms as time goes on!
- Atomiser (Coil)
An electrical component that turns e-liquid into vapor. - ADV (All Day Vape)
E-liquid flavors vapers enjoy throughout the day, typically with stronger, subtle profiles. - APV (Advanced Personal Vaporiser – Mod)
Larger e-cigs with replaceable batteries and variable voltages or wattages. - Airflow
Determines the amount of air drawn with each drag, affecting vapor production and flavor intensity. - Automatic
E-cigarette that activates when the user draws, without a button. - Automatic Shutoff
Safety feature in regulated e-cigarettes to prevent battery overheating. - Battery
Main power source of an e-cigarette, can be integrated or replaceable. - Blend
Ratio of propylene glycol to vegetable glycerin in e-liquid. - Box Mod
Mod with a box-shaped battery. - Bridge
Disposable atomiser for holding e-liquid. - Clearomiser
Transparent cartridge and atomiser combo for measuring e-liquid level. - Cig-a-like
E-cig resembling a tobacco cigarette. - Clouds and Cloud Chasing
Amount of vapor produced with each puff, sought after by cloud-chasing vapers. - Coil and Coil Jig
Heating element in atomiser; tool for rebuilding coils. - Concentrates
Flavouring liquids for creating custom e-liquid blends. - Custom Mod
Handmade vaping device. - Disposable
Single-use vape prefilled with e-liquid, ideal for beginners. - DIY (Do It Yourself)
Making your e-liquid. - Drip Tip and Dripping
Removable mouthpiece; the process of applying liquid directly to the coil. - Dry Burn and Dry Hit
Effects of insufficient e-liquid in the device; burnt taste due to coil damage. - DTL (Direct-to-Lung):
Inhaling vapor directly into the lungs for more flavor and larger clouds. - E-liquid
Solution containing nicotine, propylene glycol, and vegetable glycerin. - Hybrid
Device with atomiser directly connected to the battery. - LED (Light Emitting Diode)
Light indicating device activation and battery life. - Low Resistance (LR)
Coil type produces more vapor but reducing battery life. - Mechanical Mod
Device with a battery and switch, lacking safety features. - Mesh Coil
Coil made of mesh strips for better airflow and vapor production. - MG Strength (Nicotine Strength)
Amount of nicotine per milliliter of e-liquid. - Mod
Customizable e-cigarette. - MTL (Mouth-to-Lung)
The vaping style resembling smoking, delivering strong flavors with a tighter draw. - Multi-Voltage
Mod with adjustable voltage settings. - Nic Salts and Nic Shots
Fast-absorbing nicotine liquids; nicotine shots for adjusting nicotine strength. - No-Nic
E-liquid without nicotine. - Ohm (Resistance)
Resistance of a coil, affecting vapor and throat hit. - Pen Kit
Slim, simple vape devices are ideal for beginners. - PG (Propylene Glycol)
Base substance adding flavor and throat hit to e-liquid. - Pod Kit
Small, disposable vape devices with replaceable pods. - RDTL or RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung)
The vaping style between DTL and MTL for moderate clouds with a tighter draw. - Rebuildables
Tanks or atomisers allowing users to build their coils. - Regulated Mod
A device with safety features to prevent overheating. - Tanks
Larger clearomisers for holding more e-liquid. - Shortfill
Nicotine-free e-liquid bottle with space for adding nicotine shots. - Starter Kit
Basic package containing essentials for vaping beginners. - Sub-ohm
Vaping style delivering direct-to-lung vape. - Throat Hit
The sensation when the vapor hits the throat. - Vaper’s Tongue / Vape Mouth
Reduced taste sensitivity due to prolonged vaping. - VG (Vegetable Glycerin)
Base substance producing larger clouds and smoother hit. - VV (Variable Voltage) and VW (Variable Wattage)
Mod settings for adjusting voltage and wattage.
Moisture absorbing materials
such as cotton or other fabrics, have excellent absorptive capabilities and can effectively draw and store e-liquid from the cartridge. In the world of premium vapes, we often come across a wide array of terminology that covers the various components of vapes, devices, and various e-liquids.
Many people feel confused and unfamiliar when confronted with these complex terms and information. However, by deconstructing and analyzing these terms one by one, we can gradually understand the working principle of vaping and the functions of its various components, and thus more accurately understand the content of communication among vape enthusiasts.
This not only allows us to better choose the right vape devices and liquids for us but also gives us more confidence and knowledge when communicating with others. This process is like exploring uncharted territory, full of discoveries and surprises so that we can enjoy the fun brought by vapes and at the same time gain knowledge and wisdom.
