
The following are some of the more common terms in an electronic cigarette glossary of sorts and what they mean.
510
This refers to an e-cigarette with a particular componentry size. The 510 was originally developed by Chinese company JoyE and then widely emulated; becoming a standard of sorts in the industry.
Atomizer/Atty
The heating element component of an ecig that vaporizes the liquid
ADV
All Day Vape - an eliquid that you don't tire of using on a daily basis
Cartomizer/Carto
A cartridge that combines an atomizer with an eliquid reservoir.
Coil
The atomizer's heating element
Doubler/Tripler
Terms referring to eliquids without nicotine that can be used to add flavour and reduce nicotine content of another liquid containing it.
Drip Tip
Used instead of a regular e-cig cartridge to direct drip eliquids straight on the atomiser without removal of the tip. Drip tips are also standard on many CE type clearomisers
Dry Hit
Taking a draw of an ecig without any vapor being produced.
Dry Burn
A method of cleaning atomizers to extend their life
Ego
This refers to an e-cigarette of a certain size and configuration. The Ego was also originally developed by Chinese company JoyE and then widely emulated; becoming a standard of sorts in the industry. An Ego type unit has a larger battery than a 510.
Eliquid
The fluid that is used in conjunction with an electronic cigarette.
Juice
Another name for eliquids
Mechanical Mod
A vaping device that contains no electronics
Mod
Short for modification made to an ecig
Nic
Short for nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco
PCC
Personal Charger Case - usually styled similarly to a cigarette packet, the PCC acts as a holder for ecig batteries and cartridges as well as containing a larger battery for recharging ecigs.
PG
Propylene Glycol - one of the base components of eliquids. Propylene glycol is used in many applications, including medicines and food.
PV
Personal Vaporizer - another name for an ecig
Tank
Eliquid reservoir
Throat Hit
Refers to the "bite" sensation at the back of the throat when inhaling ecig vapors, similar to that of tobacco.
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Vape/Vaping
The act of using an electronic cigarette
VG
Vegetable Glycerine - a base component of eliquids. It is also used as a sweetener in food items and as an ingredient in cosmetic products.
VV
Variable voltage
VW
Variable wattage
Wick
The component of a cartridge that soaks up eliquid