Atomizer: The heating element in an electronic cigarette that vaporizes the e-liquid.

AFC (Air Flow Control): A feature on some atomizers that allows the user to adjust the amount of air flow through the device.

All Day Vape (ADV): An e-liquid flavor that a user enjoys vaping all day long.

Advanced Personal Vaporizer (APV): A term used to describe electronic cigarettes that are more advanced and have more features than the basic models.

Battery: The power source for an electronic cigarette.

Box mod: A type of electronic cigarette that is shaped like a box and often has more advanced features than a pen-style e-cigarette. Blackout: A condition in which a user vapes too much and becomes dizzy or disoriented.

Boost: A feature on some electronic cigarettes that allows the user to increase the power output for a short period of time.

Build: The process of creating a custom setup for an electronic cigarette, including selecting and installing the atomizer, battery, and other components.

Cartomizer: A combination of a cartridge and an atomizer in one unit.

Charger: A device used to charge the battery of an electronic cigarette.

Clooud chasing: The practice of trying to produce large clouds of vapor when vaping.

Coil: The wire in an atomizer that is heated to produce vapor from the e-liquid.

Coil building: The process of creating custom coils for use in rebuildable atomizers.

Direct-to-lung (DTL): A vaping style in which the user inhales the vapor directly into the lungs, rather than taking a puff and exhaling. Dual coil: An atomizer with two heating elements, which can produce more vapor than a single coil atomizer.

Drip tip: A removable mouthpiece for an atomizer or tank, often used for dripping e-liquid directly onto the coil.

Dripping: A method of adding e-liquid to an atomizer by dripping it directly onto the coil.

E-juice: Another term for e-liquid.

E-liquid: The liquid that is vaporized in an electronic cigarette. It typically contains propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, flavorings, and nicotine (optional).

E-cigarette: An electronic device that simulates the experience of smoking by producing an aerosol (vapor) that is inhaled.

Ego style: A type of vape pen with a larger battery and a 510 connection, popular for their simplicity and ease of use.

Flavor: The taste of the e-liquid. Fume: A term used to describe the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette.

Ghosting: When the flavor of one e-liquid lingers in the mouth and affects the taste of the next e-liquid used. Gravity: A type of atomizer that uses gravity to feed e-liquid to the coil.

Heating element: The component of an electronic cigarette that heats the e-liquid and produces vapor.

Inhale: To draw vapor into the mouth and then into the lungs.

Juice: Another term for e-liquid.

Kanthal: A type of wire used in the heating element of some atomizers.

Leaking: When e-liquid escapes from the atomizer and seeps out of the electronic cigarette.

Lithium-ion battery: A type of rechargeable battery commonly used in electronic cigarettes.

Mod: Short for "modified," a term that refers to an electronic cigarette that has been modified or customized, often with advanced features and unique designs.

Mouth-to-lung (MTL): A vaping style in which the user takes a puff and then exhales, similar to smoking a traditional cigarette. Mouthpiece: The part of the electronic cigarette that the user inhales through.

Nickel wire: A type of wire used in the heating element of some atomizers.

Nicotine: A stimulant found in tobacco, which is also an optional ingredient in e-liquids.

Ohm: The unit of resistance for the heating element in an electronic cigarette. A lower ohm value means more current will flow through the element, resulting in a hotter temperature and potentially more vapor production.

PG (Propylene Glycol): A type of liquid commonly used as the base for e-liquid. It is a thin, flavorless liquid that is known for producing a strong throat hit.

Pod mod: A type of electronic cigarette that uses pre-filled pods of e-liquid instead of a tank.

Puff: A single inhalation of vapor from an electronic cigarette. Priming: The process of adding e-liquid to a new coil before use to ensure it is fully saturated and to prevent a dry hit.

Quartz coil: A type of coil in some atomizers that uses quartz rods to heat the e-liquid, providing a clean and pure flavor.

RDA (Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer): An atomizer that requires the user to manually drip e-liquid onto the coil.

RTA (Rebuildable Tank Atomizer): An atomizer that has a tank for holding e-liquid and a rebuildable coil.

Resistance: The measure of the opposition to electric current flow in an electronic cigarette's heating element.

Sub-ohm vaping: The practice of using an atomizer with a resistance of less than 1 ohm, resulting in increased vapor production and potentially more intense flavor.

Starter kit: A package that includes everything a user needs to begin vaping, such as an electronic cigarette, e-liquid, and a charger. Steeping: The process of allowing e-liquid to age, which can improve its flavor.

Squonking: A method of vaping that involves using a device with a built-in e-liquid reservoir, allowing the user to manually pump e-liquid into the atomizer.

Tank: The component of an electronic cigarette that holds e-liquid. Throat hit: The sensation in the throat when inhaling vapor, often described as a slight irritation or burning feeling.

Temperature control: A feature on some electronic cigarettes that allows the user to set a specific temperature for the coil, preventing overheating or burning of the e-liquid.

USB charger: A charger that connects to an electronic cigarette and a USB port, allowing the battery to be charged through a computer or other USB-enabled device.

Vape: The act of using an electronic cigarette.

Vaper: A person who uses an electronic cigarette.

Vapor: The aerosol produced by an electronic cigarette, which is inhaled by the user.

Vapor production: The amount of vapor an electronic cigarette can produce.

Voltage: The electrical potential difference between two points, such as the battery and the coil in an electronic cigarette.

Wattage: The amount of electrical power used by the coil in an electronic cigarette.

Wick: The material, often made of cotton or silica, that absorbs e-liquid and brings it into contact with the coil in an atomizer.

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X-hale: A term used by some vapers to describe the act of exhaling vapor after inhaling it from an electronic cigarette.

Youth prevention: Efforts and regulations aimed at preventing underage individuals from using electronic cigarettes or vaping products.

Zero nicotine: E-liquids that contain no nicotine, often used by vapers who want to enjoy the flavors and sensation of vaping without the stimulant effects of nicotine.

Analog: A traditional tobacco cigarette.
Agenda: Government and medical establishment's attempt to destroy and over-regulate the vaping industry.
BC: Bottom coil clearomizer
Cloud Chaser: A vaper who seeks to produce large, dense clouds of vapor, often by using low-resistance coils and high-powered devices.
Deck: Where your coils and wicking sit.
Dripper: A type of rebuildable atomizer that requires manual dripping of e-liquid onto the coil, offering a more intense flavor experience.
eGo: Generally used word to describe generation 2 devices.
ENDS: Electronic nicotine delivery system.
Flooding: When you get e-liquid down the center tube.
Genesis: A particular type of rebuildable atomizer that holds juice under the coils.
Mech Mod (Mechanical Mod): A vaping device without any electronics or safety features, consisting simply of a tube, a battery, and a switch. Popular among advanced vapers for its simplicity and potential for high power output.
Mod: Modified electronic cigarette.
Ohm: Measures the resistance of an atomizer. The lower the ohm, the better the throat hit.
OMG: Zero nicotine e-liquid. (Admittedly, this only works if you pronounce it 0h-M-G!)
P.E.N.I.S.: My Personal Electronic Nicotine Inhalation System.
Passthrough: A vaping device feature that allows the user to vape while the device is charging.
Priming: The process of preparing a new coil by applying e-liquid directly to the wick before installing it, ensuring proper saturation and preventing dry hits.
Regulated Mod: A vaping device with built-in safety features and power regulation, offering a more consistent and controlled vaping experience compared to mechanical mods.
Stinky: A standard cigarette.
Stealth Vaping: The act of discreetly vaping in a way that minimizes vapor production and aroma, often in situations where vaping is frowned upon or prohibited.
Temperature Control (TC): A feature on some vaping devices that allows the user to set a specific temperature for the coil, preventing dry hits and providing a more consistent vape experience.
Throat hit/throat kick: The feeling you get when vapor hits the back of your throat.
Throw: The amount of travel in the switch on a mech mod before it fires.
Tank: Where the juice is held inside an atomizer.
Venting: The release of gases from a battery when it is overcharged, overheated, or damaged, which can be a safety hazard if not properly managed.
Vooping Non-Vaper: Vaping on the toilet!
Vlirting: Vaping and flirting, originating from the word smirting (smoking and flirting).
Wrap: A single loop of wire when building a coil for an atomizer. Multiple wraps are used to create the desired resistance and performance.