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Over 41 terms covering vaporisers, glass, grinders, concentrates, and everything in between.
A vaporiser design where the air/vapour touches only glass from the heating chamber to the mouthpiece, eliminating plastic or metal off-tastes. Common in Arizer and some desktop vapes.
A water pipe with a wide, flat base shaped like a laboratory beaker. The broad base provides stability and holds more water, producing smoother, cooler hits than straight tube designs.
The quartz, titanium, or ceramic bowl used in a dab rig. Heated with a torch before concentrate is applied. Available in various styles including flat-top, round-bottom, and thermal.
A type of glass containing boron trioxide that resists thermal shock and is much more durable than soda-lime glass. The standard material for high-quality water pipes (e.g., Schott-Rohrglas used by RooR and Sovereignty).
A lid placed over a dab banger to regulate airflow and lower internal pressure, allowing dabs to vaporise at lower temperatures. Directional carb caps let you steer the oil for better flavour.
Cannabinoid receptors in the human endocannabinoid system. CB1 receptors are primarily in the brain and central nervous system (producing the high), while CB2 receptors are in the immune system (anti-inflammatory effects).
A rare condition in long-term heavy cannabis users causing cyclical vomiting. The only reliable treatment is complete cessation of cannabis use. Hot showers provide temporary relief.
A vaporiser heating method where the herb makes direct contact with a heated surface (oven walls). Heats up faster but can produce uneven extraction if not stirred. Common in budget and session-style vapes.
A vaporiser heating method where hot air passes through the herb rather than heating the chamber walls. Provides more even extraction and better flavour but generally costs more. Used in the Mighty+, Volcano, and Arizer Solo 3.
The top section of a portable vaporiser that cools the vapour before it reaches your mouth. Usually contains a labyrinth or protrusions that increase surface area. The Mighty+'s cooling unit is particularly effective.
RAW's patented watermark pattern on their rolling papers that prevents uneven burning (canoeing) by controlling how the paper burns. Found on RAW Classic and RAW Black papers.
A water pipe designed specifically for vaporising cannabis concentrates (dabs). Uses a banger instead of a bowl and requires a torch or electronic heating element. Smaller than standard bongs for better flavour preservation.
The process of vaporising cannabis concentrates on a heated surface and inhaling the vapour. Produces more potent effects than smoking flower due to the higher cannabinoid concentration.
The chemical process of heating cannabis to activate cannabinoids. Raw cannabis contains THCA and CBDA, which convert to THC and CBD when heated. Required before making edibles or tinctures.
Clouding or fogging of quartz or glass caused by repeated heating and cooling cycles. Common in low-quality quartz bangers. High-quality quartz resists devitrification longer.
A downstem with slits, holes, or a perc at the bottom that breaks smoke into smaller bubbles for increased water contact. Results in smoother, filtered hits compared to a standard open downstem.
A small metal or mesh pod that holds a pre-measured amount of herb for a vaporiser. Allows quick reloading, keeps the chamber clean, and enables consistent dosing. Popular with Storz & Bickel devices.
A device that heats cannabis flower to a temperature where cannabinoids and terpenes vaporise (150-220°C) without combustion. Produces significantly fewer toxins than smoking.
A battery-powered dab rig with precise temperature control, eliminating the need for a butane torch. Examples include the Puffco Peak Pro and Dr. Dabber Switch. Offers consistent temperature for optimal flavour.
The theory that cannabinoids and terpenes work synergistically to produce enhanced effects compared to isolated compounds. Why full-spectrum extracts are often preferred over isolates.
A bowl design, popularised by Grav Labs, with a wide top opening that tapers to a narrow bottom. Makes loading ground herb significantly less messy — the herb funnels straight into the bowl.
A device with interlocking teeth used to break cannabis flower into smaller, even pieces for better burning or vaporisation. Available in 2-piece (simple grind), 3-piece (with kief screen), and 4-piece (with kief catcher).
A flat glass disc with dozens of precision-drilled holes used as a percolator in water pipes. Creates hundreds of micro-bubbles for exceptional filtration, but can clog faster than simpler perc designs.
A vaporiser that combines both convection and conduction heating. The herb is heated both by hot air passing through it and by contact with heated chamber walls. Used in the Venty and Volcano Hybrid.
A constriction or notches in the neck of a water pipe designed to hold ice cubes. The ice cools the smoke as it passes through, providing a smoother hit. Found on most beaker-style bongs.
An electronic device that heats a DynaVap or similar mechanical vape using an electromagnetic field instead of a butane torch. Provides consistent, hands-free heating with no open flame.
The collected trichome heads (resin glands) of cannabis flowers. Highly potent and can be pressed into hashish or sprinkled on top of bowls. Collected in the bottom chamber of 4-piece grinders.
The part of a vaporiser or water pipe that contacts your lips. Available in various materials including glass (best flavour), plastic/PEEK (durable), and silicone (comfortable but can absorb flavours).
A secondary water filtration chamber in a bong that further diffuses smoke through water. Types include tree perc, honeycomb, showerhead, and turbine. More percs = smoother hits but more drag.
A type of ignition system in torch lighters that uses a piezoelectric crystal to create a spark when a button is pressed. More reliable than flint-based systems, especially in windy conditions.
A pre-formed, empty joint cone made from rolling paper with a filter tip already inserted. Just fill with ground herb and pack down. RAW King Size Cones are the most popular on Amazon UK with over 97,000 ratings.
A dab bowl made from quartz, prized for its clean flavour and excellent heat retention. Available in various thicknesses (2mm, 3mm, 4mm) — thicker walls retain heat longer for bigger dabs.
A water pipe design that continuously cycles water through a secondary chamber, filtering and cooling the smoke multiple times per hit. Provides the smoothest possible hit but is harder to clean.
High-quality borosilicate glass water pipes made using laboratory-grade glassblowing techniques. Characterised by precision-ground joints, thick walls, and clean welds. Brands: RooR, Sovereignty, Grav Labs.
A water pipe made from food-grade silicone instead of glass. Virtually unbreakable, dishwasher-safe, and collapsible for travel. Trade-off is that silicone can absorb flavours over time.
Aromatic compounds found in cannabis that produce distinctive smells and flavours. Common terpenes include myrcene (earthy, sedating), limonene (citrus, uplifting), and pinene (pine, alertness).
Small spherical beads made of quartz, ruby, or sapphire placed inside a banger. Spin when you inhale, spreading the oil across the heated surface for more even vaporisation and better flavour.
A percolator design with multiple arm-like branches, each ending in a slotted or flared opening. Provides excellent diffusion with moderate draw resistance. Common in higher-end glass.
Tiny, crystal-like resin glands on cannabis flowers that produce cannabinoids and terpenes. The density and colour of trichomes (clear, cloudy, amber) indicate harvest timing and potency.
A device that heats cannabis to the point of vaporisation without combustion. Produces vapour instead of smoke, containing significantly fewer harmful byproducts. Types include portable, desktop, and pen-style.
An accessory that connects a portable vaporiser to a bong or water pipe. Allows you to run vapour through water for cooler, smoother hits. Common for Mighty+, Arizer Solo, and DynaVap.