Vaping Glossary
By Jemma Wolfe
Published On: 04-7-24
Read time: 3 mins
Vape Glossary: Vaping Terms Explained
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced vaper, it’s no secret that the world of vaping is full of technical, and often confusing, language. But fear not, as this handy A-Z vaping glossary is here to help you make sense of it all.
So, whether you're figuring out your first mod or just curious about the latest vaping trends, you'll find clear explanations of vaping terms right here. Dive in, and let's make vaping a little less complicated.
Vaping Vocabulary Demystified: Your Go-To Glossary Explained
All Day Vape:
A vape juice flavour that is enjoyable enough to be used consistently throughout the day without becoming overwhelming.
Amperage/Amps:
This measures the flow of electrical current in your vape device. Understanding amps is important for battery safety and making sure your device runs smoothly.
Automatic Shutoff:
A safety feature in vape devices that turns the device off after a certain period of inactivity or if the fire button is held down too long. This helps prevent overheating.
Battery:
The power source of your vape device. Batteries can be built-in or replaceable, and they supply the energy needed to heat the coil and produce vapour.
Box Mod:
A vape kit that’s typically box-shaped, powerful and features advanced settings such as variable wattage and temperature control.
Button-Activated:
A vape kit that requires you to press a button to produce vapour. This is different from draw-activated devices, which activate when you inhale.
Charger:
This is what recharges your vape battery. Chargers can vary in type, such as USB chargers, wall adapters, and dedicated charging docks.
Chipset:
The electronic brain of your vape device, managing its functions and safety features. Chipsets control things like wattage, temperature, and battery efficiency.
Clearomiser:
A type of atomiser with a transparent tank, allowing you to see how much e-liquid is left. It combines the coil and e-liquid tank into one unit.
Cloud:
The vapour produced when you exhale after taking a puff from your vape.
Coil:
The heating element in your vape that turns e-liquid into vapour.
Connection:
The part of your vape device where different components, like the tank and battery, connect.
Cartomiser/Carts:
A type of atomiser that combines the coil and e-liquid storage in one unit. Cartomisers are often used in older or more basic vape devices.
Disposable Vape:
A single-use vape device that comes pre-filled with e-liquid and is ready to use right out of the box. It must be disposed of once empty.
Draw:
The act of inhaling vapour from your vape device. The draw can be tight or loose, depending on your device's airflow settings and design.
Drip Tip:
Another term for the mouthpiece of a vape device.
Dry Hit:
An unpleasant experience when the coil in your vape heats up without enough e-liquid, resulting in a burnt taste.
Flavours:
The various blends and profiles available in an e-liquid format.
Flooding:
This occurs when too much e-liquid saturates the coil, leading to gurgling sounds and leaks.
Ohms/Ω:
A unit of electrical resistance which indicates how much resistance a coil provides to the flow of electricity in a vape device. Coils with higher ohm ratings produce less vapour and a tighter draw, making them ideal for mouth to lung vaping. Lower ohm coilsproduct more vapour and are designed for sub-ohm vaping.
PG/VG:
The ratio of propylene glycol (PG) to vegetable glycerin (VG) in an e-liquid. Different ratios affect the throat hit, flavour intensity, and vapour production. For example, a 50/50 PG/VG blend offers a balance of throat hit and vapour, while a 70/30 VG/PG blend produces more vapour with a smoother hit.
Vaping at myCigara
Here at myCigara, we exist to help make the UK smoke-free. By providing helpful guides such as a vape glossary, we hope to educate and empower vapers on their journey to a smoke-free lifestyle.
Learning to vape is pretty straightforward once you get into it, but we know that newcomers might find it overwhelming at first. That's why we offer a range of blogs, guides, and expert tips to help you understand vaping inside out and enjoy the best possible experience every time.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out and contact us or visit your nearest myCigara store. Our friendly staff are always on hand to help.
Jemma Wolfe
Lead Content Writer @myCigara
I'm Jemma, a writer and ex-smoker with a passion for vaping. Since ditching the cigs over a year ago, I've used a whole host of vaping products to help me stay smoke-free and live a healthier lifestyle.
Now, my goal is to help others along their quit smoking journey by writing expert reviews and providing vaping guidance. When I’m not writing, you can find me curled up with a good book, hanging out with my cats or watching live music.