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Understanding advanced vaping becomes more manageable by breaking down the terminology related to components, devices, liquids, and vapers.

Atomizer:

An electrical component that transforms e-liquid into vapour, commonly known as a coil.

ADV (All Day Vape):

An e-liquid flavour that vapers enjoy throughout the day without switching flavours midday.

APV (Advanced Personal Vaporizer):

Often referred to as a mod, APVs are e-cigarettes with larger units, replaceable batteries, and variable voltages or wattages.

Airflow:

The amount of air drawn in with each drag. Looser airflow produces more vapour, while tighter airflow enhances flavour intensity.

Automatic:

Describes an e-cigarette without a button; the device recognizes when the user takes a drag.

Automatic Shutoff:

A safety feature in most regulated e-cigarettes to prevent battery overheating.

Battery:

The main power source of an e-cigarette. Some e-cigs have non-replaceable batteries, while others use replaceable ones.

Blend:

Refers to the ratio of propylene glycol to vegetable glycerin in e-liquid.

Box Mod:

A type of mod supported by a box-shaped battery.

Bridge:

A disposable atomizer holding the e-liquid.

Clearomizer:

Combines a cartridge and atomizer, often transparent to monitor e-liquid levels.

Cig-a-like:

An e-cig resembling a tobacco cigarette.

Clouds:

The amount of vapour released with each puff.

Cloud Chasing:

Vapers seeking e-cigarettes that produce massive clouds.

Coil:

An essential atomizer component that heats or vaporizes e-liquid.

Coil Jig:

A metal tool for rebuilding the coil in an e-cig.

Custom Mod:

Vapers who create their mods rather than buying factory-built ones.

DIY:

Refers to making one's own e-liquid.

Drip Tip:

A removable mouthpiece for an e-cigarette.

Dripping:

Applying liquid directly to the coil instead of using a cartridge.

Dry Burn:

An effect from an e-cigarette when there's insufficient or no liquid in the device.

Dry Hit:

Describes a drag from an e-cig when the coil has burnt out.

E-liquid:

A liquid solution containing nicotine, propylene glycol, and vegetable glycerin, although nicotine-free options are available.

Hybrid:

A device where the atomizer connects directly to the battery with no 510 connections.

LED:

The light on the e-cigarette that glows during use, indicating battery life. The screen that displays information and stats on newer devices.

Low Resistance (LR):

This causes an e-cig to produce more vapour but may reduce battery life.

Mechanical Mod:

A device with a battery and switch often lacks common safety features.

MG Strength:

Indicates the nicotine amount per millilitre of e-liquid.

Mod:

E-cigarettes or vape kits made up of separate components.

Multi-Voltage:

A mod with various voltage settings adjustable to the vaper's preferences.

No-Nic or Nic Free:

E-liquid without nicotine.

Ohm:

Refers to the resistance of a coil in an atomizer. Lower ohms give a harder throat hit and warmer vape but may reduce battery life.

PG (Propylene Glycol):

Adds flavour to e-liquid and provides a good throat hit.

Rebuildables:

Tanks or atomizers allow vapers to rebuild their coils and wicks, primarily used by experienced vapers.

Regulated Mod:

A device with safety features to prevent overheating.

Tanks:

Larger clearomizers that can hold more e-liquid.

Starter Kit:

A comprehensive package containing essential items for starting vaping.

Throat Hit:

The sensation when the vapour hits the throat.

Vaper’s Tongue:

Dulling of taste due to intense vaping or prolonged use of the same e-liquid.

VG (Vegetable Glycerin):

The second base substance in e-liquids provides a smoother hit and larger clouds.

VV (Variable Voltage):

The ability to control the voltage on an e-cig.

VW (Variable Wattage):

The ability to control the wattage on an e-cig.

Wick:

A cotton or fabric piece in the cartridge that absorbs e-liquid for vaping.

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Mesh Coil:

A type of coil that uses a mesh-like metal material instead of a traditional wire coil. Mesh coils can provide improved heating and vapour production.

Nicotine Salt (Nic Salt):

A type of nicotine that is chemically different from the nicotine found in traditional e-liquids. Nicotine salt e-liquids are often smoother and allow for higher nicotine concentrations without the harsh throat hit.

Pod System:

A compact vaping device that uses replaceable or refillable pods instead of traditional tanks. Pod systems are often user-friendly and suitable for beginners.

Squonk Mod:

A type of mod with a built-in e-liquid bottle that allows vapers to squeeze e-liquid directly onto the atomizer, eliminating the need for dripping.

Sub-Ohm Tank:

A type of tank with coils that have a resistance of less than one ohm. Sub-ohm tanks are known for producing large clouds of vapour.

Temperature Control (TC):

A feature on some mods that allows users to control the temperature of the coil, providing a more consistent vape and preventing dry hits.

Top-Fill:

Refers to tanks or clearomizers that are filled from the top, making the refilling process more convenient.

USB-C Charging:

The use of USB-C technology for charging vaping devices provides faster and more efficient charging.

Mesh RDA (Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer):

An RDA that utilizes a mesh coil for improved heating and vaporization of e-liquid.

Hybrid Nicotine:

Blends of freebase nicotine and nicotine salts in e-liquids, aiming to provide a balance of throat hit and smoothness.

DNA Chip:

A type of advanced chipset used in some mods, known for its precision and customizable settings.

Shortfill:

A larger bottle of e-liquid containing nicotine-free liquid with space to add nicotine shots, allowing users to customize nicotine levels.

Disposable Vape:

A pre-filled, non-rechargeable vaping device designed for one-time use.

Mouth to Lung (MTL):

A vaping style where vapour is first drawn into the mouth before being inhaled into the lungs, similar to smoking.

Direct to Lung (DTL):

A vaping style where vapour is directly inhaled into the lungs without first holding it in the mouth.