Electronic Cigarette<\/a>“.\u00a0 But who has the time or the breath to waste on that?\u00a0 We feel your frustration with the E-Cig community.\u00a0 That’s why we have created the vape dictionary of all the old and new E-Cig vaping terms to be discovered.<\/p>\nBe sure to “bookmark us” and return for all your electronic cigarette terms.<\/em><\/p>\nVaping Terms<\/h2>\n
Each set of terms is categorized under their appropriate letter.\u00a0 If you know what your looking for you can skip to that section.<\/p>\n\n
\n\n\n\t - A to Z<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n\tA <\/strong>Letter A - Electronic Cigarette Terms<\/div> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\tAdjustable Power<\/strong> - The ability to change the wattage or voltage. Found on advanced box mods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAdjustable Voltage<\/strong> - The ability to change the Voltage. Found on advanced box mods.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAdjustable Wattage<\/strong> - The ability to change the wattage. Found on advanced box mods.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAdvanced Personal Vaporizer<\/strong> - More advanced ecig mod. A mod with a processing chip. Will include features for adjusting voltage, wattage, temperature. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAFC<\/strong> - Air Flow Control. Tanks and rebuildables often have an option to Adjust this setting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAlien Coil<\/strong> - Three wires strands wrapped with a single wire strand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAllen Key<\/strong> - A small wrench included with many rebuildables for unscrewing and clamping coils.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAll Day Vape (ADV)<\/strong> - A persons preferred E-Cig device, favorite e-liquid flavor, or piece of hardware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAmerican Wire Gauge (AWG)<\/strong> - Coil wire diameter size (ASTM Standard). Wire width. Higher gauge number means a smaller diameter of wire.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAmps<\/strong> - The amount of energy supplied by the Mod. The amount of energy draw supplied by an E-Cig Battery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAnalog Ecig<\/strong> - An electronic cigarette where you have to push a button to vape.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAPV<\/strong> - Short for \"Advanced Personal Vaporizer\" See Advanced Personal Vaporizer Definition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAtomizer<\/strong> - A unit that sits on top of a tank or inside a cartridge.\u00a0 Its function is to provide heat to eLiquid which allows vaporization.\u00a0 Sometimes referred to as the cartridge itself.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAtty <\/strong> - The vaping abbreviation for atomizer, atomiser. See definition: Atomizer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tAutomatic E-Cig<\/strong> - Inhale to activate firing instead of pushing a button. A mod that senses air movement as a firing mechanism instead of a button fire trigger.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tB <\/strong>Letter B - Electronic Cigarette Terms<\/div> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\tBattery<\/strong> - A power cell. Usually rechargeable. Interchangeable but sometimes built in to Box Mods.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tBCC<\/strong> - Bottom Coil Clearomizer or tank.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tBDC<\/strong> - Bottom Dual Coil Clearomizer or tank.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tBeginners Kit<\/strong> - Geared at ease of use for beginners. An electronic cigarette kit that includes everything you need to take at least one puff.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tBottom Feeder<\/strong> - A atomizer or clearo where the coils sit on the bottom of the tank or setup. Juice has to flow down instead of up.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tBox Mod<\/strong> -\u00a0 A vaping device that is shaped like a box.\u00a0 The part of the vaping setup which is the base unit, battery and controls.\u00a0 With the evolving market the shapes have expanded to not just rectangles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tBreathing<\/strong> - Leaving the cap off of the E-Liquid for a short amount of time to let alcohol in the flavor evaporate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tBridge<\/strong> - The part of an atomizer that delivers eliquid to the coils.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tBT<\/strong> - Vaping Abbreviation for \"Big Tobacco\" companies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tBVC<\/strong> - Short for \"Bottom Vertical Coil\" - Clearomizers or cartridges with vertical coils. The air flows up the center of the coil instead of around.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tBypass Mode<\/strong> - A feature only found on regulated mods. Allows you to by pass the advanced mods circuitry and utilize the mod as a mechanical mod.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tC <\/strong>Letter C - Electronic Cigarette Terms<\/div> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\tCartomizers (Carto)<\/strong> - A cartridge or replacement atomizer that contains cotton wick, coil, and sometimes e-liquid. Other spellings: cartomiser<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tCartridge<\/strong> - A unit that hold eLiquid and sometimes the atomizer.\u00a0 Cartridges are generally disposable replacement parts and most commonly associated with Clearomizers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tCatch Cup<\/strong> - The area around the mod that catches stray drips and leaks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tCeramic Coil<\/strong> - Used in place of conventional wire as the heating element. Provides longer life and reusability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tChimney<\/strong> - The part of an atomizer or tank which provides a clear air passage from the base of the coils to the mouth piece.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tChip Set<\/strong> - A circuit board in a vape mod that controls the units functions. Not limited to power output, short circuit, heat, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tCig-A-Like<\/strong> - A vaping pen. A vaping device made to look like a combustible cigarette. Alternative spellings: cigalike, cig-alike. Slang: Pen Style, vape pen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tClapton Coil<\/strong> - A string of wire wrapped around another wire. Used by coil builders.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tClearomizers<\/strong> - Tanks that hold eLiquid and an atomizer.\u00a0 The atomizer is generally a replaceable part of the Clearomizer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tClone<\/strong> - Replication of another product. Usually found cheaper then the original.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tCloud Chasing<\/strong> - A term used to describe electronic cigarette builders who care about nothing else but producing the largest clouds possible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tClouds<\/strong> - Term used to describe the look of E-Cig Vapor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tCoil Jig<\/strong> - A rod or mechanism used for building coils.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tCoils<\/strong> - A component inside of an atomizer. The part of the unit that deliver the power and is in contact with cotton or eLiquid. Usually made from various types of metal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tCore<\/strong> - The atomizer and its coil and wicking components. Can be replaceable or none replaceable.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tCotton\u00a0Wick<\/strong> - Used for transferring eLiquid to the atomizer. Usually sits inside a coil. Safer alternative to Silica Wicks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tCustom Mod<\/strong> - A DIY mod. Hand made e-cig.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tCutoff<\/strong> - A safety feature build into a mod. Limits the firing of power to 10 seconds maximum(may vary). Also spelled: Cut-Off.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tD <\/strong>Letter D - Electronic Cigarette Terms<\/div> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\tDCC<\/strong> - Dual coil cartomizer. Often used to describe a disposable cartridge for a vape pen.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDeck<\/strong> - The base of a rebuildable electronic cigarette. Usually holds a coil build. Contains positive and negative connection terminals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDewick<\/strong> - Removing of the wicking material from the coil.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDisposable E-Cigs<\/strong> - A non-rechargeable electronic cig.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDIY eJuice<\/strong> - Making your own e-Juice. E-Juice also known as: E-Liquid, Vape Juice.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDL<\/strong> - Direct Lung Hit. Inhaling vapor directly to lung instead of holding in the mouth first. Also abbreviated DTL.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDNA Mod<\/strong> - An advanced mod that utilizes a DNA chip.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDrip Kit<\/strong> - Similar to a Starter Kit. Contains many of the parts to get started dripping.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDrip Tip<\/strong> - A mouth piece. This unit fits on to an atomizer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDrip Well<\/strong> - The area around the base of a rebuildable atomizer. Holds eliquid.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDripping<\/strong> - Applying eliquid in the form of drops directly on to the coil of an atomizer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDrop In Coil<\/strong> - Replacement Coil for Tanks(Sub Ohm & Clearomizer). Pre-built coils. A term coined by the ECF(Electronic Cigarette Forum) in 2014.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDry Burn<\/strong> - Firing of the atomizer to clean the residue from the coil. Can be done with wick on or dewicked.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDry Hit<\/strong> - A harsh drag usually caused by the absence of eliquid or high temperatures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDTL<\/strong> - Direct to lung. Taking a lung hit. Not allowing your mouth to take in the vapor but rather the flexing of the lung.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tDual Coil<\/strong> - Two coils. A common configuration for atomizers. Made from metal and is in contact with cotton or eLiquid.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tE <\/strong>Letter E - Electronic Cigarette Terms<\/div> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\tECF<\/strong> - E-Cigarette Forum: A large online community where vape users can go to ask questions and share information.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tE-Cig<\/strong> - An electronic cigarette. A Box Mod. A Vape Pen.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tE-Cigar<\/strong> - a vape mod that is constructed form of and looks like a cigar.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tE-Hookah <\/strong> - An E-Cig, May have slightly higher flavor concentration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tE-Pipe<\/strong> - a vape mod that is constructed form of and looks like a tobacco pipe.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tElectronic Cigarette<\/strong> - A device used to vaporize liquid into vapor. A Box Mod. A Vape Pen.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tE-Liquid<\/strong> - A liquid substance sometimes containing nicotine. Additives include flavor extract, Vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol. VG\/PG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tEV<\/strong> - An electronic vaporizer. Another name for an electronic cigarette.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tF <\/strong> Letter F - Electronic Cigarette Terms<\/div> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\tFiring button<\/strong> - A button on a box mod that allows the power to transfer to the atomizer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tFlavor Chasing<\/strong> -\u00a0\u00a0A term used to describe electronic cigarette builders who care about nothing else but producing the best flavor possible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tFlooding<\/strong> - Leaking or over filling a tank, rebuildable, or atomizer. E-liquid gets into the air passages and causes a sound.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\tFused Clapton Coil<\/strong> - Two strands of wired wrapped by one single strand of wire. Used by coil builders.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |