The Vape Glossary: Everything You Need To Know About Vape Terminology

The vape vocabulary has also expanded with the evolution of the vape community. If you are new to vaping, understanding the vaping terminology can feel perplexing and overwhelming. You need to be equipped with the basic knowledge of niche terms to navigate the world of vaping smoothly. We have compiled this brief guide to enrich your understanding of all common vaping terms and phrases. Whether you are a newbie or consider yourself an experienced vaper, getting your hands on this vape lingo will help you sound like a pro.

Atomiser: A major component in electronic cigarettes that turns e-liquids into vapours. Also referred to as a “coil”.

Adapter: A device that facilitates the connection of various parts to a vape device, such as a specific type of battery.

Airflow: It refers to the amount of air inhaled per puff. The rate, pressure, and speed at which the air flows from your e-cigarette device when you inhale. 

APV: Stands for ‘Advanced Personal Vaporiser’, APV is a name for the most advanced vape devices which usually have adjustable airflow, temperature, and wattage options. 

ADV: Stands for ‘All Day Vape’, is a type of e-liquid flavor that vapers can use to vape all day long without getting tired of it.

Amp: Short term for ‘Ampere’, is a measure of electric current used to quantify the e-cigarette battery capacity.

Atomiser Wick: It is the absorbent material typically made of cotton that draws e-juice from the tank to the atomiser itself.

Blend: This word is used to describe the proportion of Vegetable Glycerine (VG) to Propylene Glycol (PG) in e-juices.

BVC: Stands for ‘Bottom Vertical Coil Clearomizer’, BVC is a clearomizer with the coil in a vertical position enhancing the vapour production and reducing resistance.

Box Mod: A type of ‘advanced personal vapouriser’ (APV), where the vape device is rectangular box-shaped offering better temperature control and battery capacity as compared to cylindrical tube designs.

Big Puff Vape: A disposable or pre-filled vape device featuring more than 2000 puff capacity from the device before it requires refilling or replacement.

Bottom Coil: A type of clearomizer where the heating coil is located at the bottom of the atomizer.

Clearomizer: A single unit combining the atomiser (coil) and the cartridge, hence the name clearomizer. It comes either pre-filled or empty allowing you to fill it with your favourite e-liquids.

Cig-a-like: Featuring a white body with brown ends, cig-a-like resembles traditional cigarettes. This e-cigarette is specifically designed to mimic traditional cigarettes.

Coil Jig: A type of metal tool designed to rebuild the coil in an electronic cigarette.

Cloud Chasing: This phrase refers to the hobby of producing large and dense clouds of vapours.

Custom Mod: A type of mod which you can get customized according to your preferences. A personalized and unique vape device, custom mod differs from regular factory-made mods.

Cut-Off: It is a safety feature which automatically shuts down the vape device after the predetermined time to prevent the atomizer from overheating.

Cartridge: A top part of the pod containing e-liquid, drip tip, and the coil. There are two types of cartridges including open and sealed cartridges.

Chipset: An essential component of vape devices, the chipset manages all the electronic parts. It is powered by built-in software which operates your screen and several other features of your e-cigarette.

Ceramic: A property of the material which makes it extremely heat-resistant. It is usually present in various coils.

DTL: Stands for Direct-to-Lung, DTL is the process of inhaling vapours directly into the lungs.

Drip Tip: It is a type of mouthpiece on which you place your lips. It is the place from where you inhale the vapours.

Dry Hit: A term used to refer to the burnt taste that occurs when the coil is not fully saturated with e-liquid or it has reached the end of its lifespan.

Dry Burn: It is the process of heating a coil without sufficient e-liquid. It produces an unpleasant taste and can be hazardous for your vape device.

Dual Coil: It refers to the rebuildable atomisers that use two coils at a time. The goal is to produce a dense amount of vapours.

E-Liquid: A liquid solution used in electronic cigarettes for vaping purposes. It is a blend of nicotine, vegetable glycerine, and propylene glycol.

E-Cigarette: Stands for ‘Electronic Cigarette’, E-Cigarette is a device that produces vapours by using e-liquid. It typically includes a battery, tank, and heating coil.

Eco-Mode: Refers to the low power consumption mode to make the battery long-lasting.

Flavour Chaser: A phrase used to describe someone who loves to explore different flavours of e-liquids.

Fixed Wattage: Refers to the vape devices that deliver a constant wattage/power output. Fixed power devices are easy to operate and require minimal setup, ideal for beginners.

mAh: An abbreviation of mili-ampere hour, mAh is a measure of the capacity or charge that the battery holds. 

MTL: Refers to “Mouth-to-Lung”, MTL is a style of vaping that closely mimics the feel of smoking cigarettes. In this vaping technique, vapours are drawn into the mouth before they get inhaled into the lungs.

Nicotine Salt: A category of e-liquid that gets absorbed into the bloodstream faster and offers smoother throat hits.

Ohm: It is a unit of electrical resistance named after the Physicist Georg Simon Ohm. Ohm is a unit to measure the electrical resistance of coils in vape devices.

PG: Stands for propylene glycol, PG is a colourless and odourless of the two base ingredients used in e-juices. It adds flavour to the e-liquid and offers a stronger throat hit.

Pulse Mode: A standard mode, pulse mode allows you to control the power of your vape device and offers a smoother vape.

Throat Hit: Refers to the sensation you feel in the throat while inhaling vapours. The throat hit is typically influenced by the PG/VG composition and nicotine content of the e-liquid.

Tank: Tank refers to the clearomizers that store e-liquid in a vape device.

VG: Stands for vegetable glycerine, VG is the second base ingredient used in the e-liquid. It is a sweet and thick liquid and offers dense vapours with a smoother throat hit.

Wattage: It refers to the wattage/power measurement in vape devices, impacting temperature and vapourisation. Wattage is often adjustable in most devices for desired flavour and vapour production.

Wick: It is a piece of cotton in the cartridge that absorbs e-liquids and delivers it to the coil for vaporization.

Zero-Nicotine: This term refers to the e-liquid that contains no nicotine. It allows the vapers to enjoy the flavour intensity without the nicotine content.

Staying updated and informed with the emerging trends is the key to progress in the contemporary era. Vaping is a dynamic and flourishing industry, and keeping yourself abreast with the latest discoveries is crucial to get the most out of your vaping experience. Our guide has covered the essential vaping vocabulary that every vaper should know. Understanding the fascinating language of vaping will make your vaping journey even more exciting.