Welcome to the complete Vape and Ecig Glossary. Unlock the language of vaping with the most comprehensive and up-to-date glossary of terms related to e-cigarettes and vape devices.
This powerful resource is designed to help vapers, smokers considering switching to vaping, industry professionals, and anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental concepts and vocabulary used in this rapidly evolving field.
Vaping Key Terms and Definitions
| Key Term | Meaning |
| 100ml | A large shortfill bottle designed to hold 2 nicotine shots. |
| 10ml | The largest bottle size for e-liquid with nicotine. |
| 18650 | Refers to a specific size of rechargeable, Li-Ion battery popularly used in APVs, mechanical and tube mods. |
| 18650 | A popular size of removable battery. |
| 2-piece | Refers to an electronic cigarette consisting of a battery and a cartomizer/clearomizer. |
| 20700/21700 | Larger batteries with higher capacity, used in specific vape mods. |
| 2ml Capacity | The largest tank capacity allowed in the UK due to regulations. |
| 3-piece | Refers to an electronic cigarette consisting of a battery, atomizer and cartridge. |
| 306 (aka LR306) | The 306 is a 510 threaded, low resistance (LR) atomizer. Many PV users of devices with 510 connectors prefer LR306 atomizers as they produce more heat than many other atomizers and may increase vapor production giving a stronger throat hit. |
| 401, 402, 403 | Refer to different lengths of electronic cigarettes (cig-a-likes). |
| 50/50 | An e-liquid blend of 50% PG and 50% VG. |
| 50/50 e-liquid | E-liquid with equal parts propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine, suitable for most vape kits. |
| 50ml | A standard size for shortfill bottles. |
| 510 | The most popular and common style of threading for electronic cigarettes available. Developed by one of the first e-cigarette manufacturers, it was widely adapted by many device manufacturers. 510 threads on the battery, or battery-containing component, are usually male, while the threading on 510 tanks, is usually female. |
| 510 | The most popular connection type for vape devices. |
| 60/40 | An e-liquid with 60% of either PG or VG. |
| 70/30 | An e-liquid with 70% of either PG or VG. |
| 80/20 | An e-liquid with 80% of either PG or VG. |
| Adapter | A dual threaded device (with one male side, and one female side) used to allow a specific style or type of tank, atomizer, cartomizer, or clearomizer to fit onto a battery of device with a different type of threading. (example: connecting a 901 threaded atomizer onto a 510 battery) |
| Adjustable airflow | Most vape tanks usually have two or three air vents of varying size drilled into their sides to allow airflow. Some have mechanisms to adjust the amount of airflow, most commonly a dial or a rotating ring. Adjusting the airflow allows the vaper to control the intensity and thickness of the vapour. |
| ADV | ADV or All Day Vape is an e-liquid flavour that vapers are happy to vape throughout the day rather than changing flavours midday. |
| All Day Vape | How vapers refer to an e-liquid they can use throughout the day. |
| Advanced Personal Vaporizer (APV) | Usually consists of larger battery capacity, and features such as variable voltage, variable wattage, battery life indication, and puff count. An APV may also be referred to as a modified e-cig (Mod). |
| Aerosol | Vapour produced by an e-cigarette. |
| AFS | An auto-feed system. |
| AIO | An abbreviation for “all in one,” referring to a device where the tank is integrated into the battery. These devices are compact, portable, and produce a discreet amount of vapor. |
| Air-Holes | Openings in an atomizer that control the airflow. The size of the air hole affects the draw resistance and the amount of air reaching the coil. |
| Airflow | Airflow is the amount of air that is sucked in with each drag. Looser airflows usually result in more vapour while tighter airflows produce less but leave a more intense flavour. The amount of airflow can change your overall experience of vaping. |
| Airflow adjustment | Feature allowing users to adjust the amount of air flowing through the device, customizing vapour flow. |
| Amperage (amps) | A measurement of the rate of flow of electrical energy flowing through a circuit. In APV’s the lower the amps, the less capable the circuit is in handling high voltages in combination with low resistance atomizers. |
| Amps | Short for ampere, a unit measuring electrical current. Vape device battery capacity is often measured in milliamp-hours (mAh), a fraction of an ampere. |
| Analog (Analog Cigarette) | A slang term used by the vaping community that refers to traditional, combustible cigarettes. |
| Anodizing | A process used to seal and finish aluminium by means of oxidation. |
| APV | Stands for Advanced Personal Vaporiser but is typically referred to as a mod. Such e-cigs have larger units with replaceable batteries, variable voltages or wattage depending on the make. |
| Aqueous Glycerine (AG) | Vegetable Glycerine (VG) that has been thinned with deionized water, making it less viscous (thick) for easier pourability, and more amenable for use in certain tanks. |
| Aspire (Brand) | A leading global vape hardware manufacturer known for designing and producing reliable and affordable electronic cigarette devices. Aspire offers a range of vape kits, coils, and accessories aimed at helping people quit smoking. Find Aspire products at https://www.safesalesuk.com/ |
| Atomiser | An electrical component that turns e-liquid into a vapour. This is commonly referred to as a coil. |
| Atomiser Head | Part of an e-cigarette that transfers energy from the battery to heat the coil, vaporizing the e-liquid soaked in the wick. |
| Atty | Abbreviation for atomizer, commonly used to refer to the tank or clearomizer. |
| Auto Battery | Also known as draw-activated battery, it is triggered by inhaling through the device. |
| Auto Shut Off | When a device is able to automatically turn off if it’s overheating. Also known as Battery Cut Off. |
| Automatic | A style of electronic cigarette/vaporizer battery that does not have a button to activate the heating element. When the user draws on the mouthpiece, a special sensor within the atomizer is activated by changing air pressure, allowing for instant vapor production. |
| Automatic Shutoff | A common safety feature found on personal vaporizers that automatically shuts off the device after a pre-set amount of time passes without any use. |
| AWG (American Wire Gauge) | The standard used in the United States to designate the diameter of electric wire that is used to create the coils in e-cig atomizers. |
| Bakery Vapes | E-liquids with bakery-inspired flavours like Lemon Tart or Glazed Donut. |
| Bar Juice 5000 | A nicotine salt vape juice popular as an alternative to disposables with pod kits. |
| Base Liquid/Base Mix | The base composition of e-liquid before nicotine and flavourings are added. Typically composed of propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerol (VG) in varying ratios. |
| Batt | Slang for Battery. |
| Battery | The battery is the main part of an e-cigarette. This term typically refers to e-cigs that don’t have a replaceable battery as they charge up manually or cannot be used once the power has run out. |
| Battery Safety | Safety measures concerning the use and maintenance of vape batteries. |
| BCC (Bottom Coil Clearomiser) | Clearomiser with the coil positioned vertically over the airflow, improving vapour production. |
| BDC (Bottom Dual Coil Clearomiser) | Clearomiser with dual coil atomiser, enhancing vapour production and reducing resistance. |
| Big Drip | A popular shortfill e-liquid range from Doozy Vapes, available in various flavours. |
| Blanks | Cartridges filled with dry material to be filled with e-liquid. |
| Blend | The ratio of VG (Vegetable Glycerine) to PG (Propylene Glycol) in an e-liquid. |
| Bottom Coil | A clearomizer design with the atomizer located at the bottom. |
| Bottom Vertical Coil Clearomiser or BVC | A clearomizer with a vertically positioned heating coil, allowing improved airflow and vapor production. |
| Box mods | Vaporisers with a box shape, providing more battery capacity and temperature control. |
| BP | Slang for “big pharmaceutical” companies. |
| Brick & Mortar (B&M) | Physical vape stores located on high streets where customers can purchase vaping products. |
| Bridge | A small, u-shaped, metal, mesh piece on the inside of an atomizer that acts to protect the coil and to wick the e-liquid from the cartridge. |
| BT | Slang for “big tobacco” companies. |
| Burner | Slang for a traditional, combustible cigarette/cigar. |
| Burnt hit | Unpleasant taste resulting from inadequate e-liquid on the coil, causing the coil to burn the wicking material. |
| Button-Triggered | A device activated by pressing a button. |
| BVC (Bottom Vertical Coil Clearomiser) | Clearomiser with the coil positioned at the tank bottom, ensuring even and rapid e-liquid distribution to the coil. |
| Cart or Carto | Short for Cartridge. Also known as Carto. |
| Cartomizer | Tank for holding e-liquid using fillers or Poly-fil. |
| Cartomizer/Cartomizer | A combined atomiser and cartridge in one device. |
| Cartomizer Punch (Carto Punch) | A device used for punching holes in cartomizers, in attempts to affect draw tension and e-juice flow. |
| Cartomizer: Dual Coil (DCC) | A cartomizer that uses 2 coils in order to increase vapor production. |
| Cartomizer: Single Coil | A standard cartomizer that uses 1 coil to produce vapor. |
| Cartridge (Cart) | A disposable plastic or metal tube filled with absorbent filler material that holds e-liquid. It is part of a 3-part e-cig consisting of the battery, atomizer and cartridge. |
| CASAA | Acronym for Consumer Advocacy for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association, a non-profit organization that campaigns for the rights of e-cig users. |
| Ceramic Coils | Coils utilizing ceramic material for wicking, known for longevity and flavour consistency. |
| Charger | Device for recharging e-cig batteries. |
| Chipset | The computer within a mod that controls its functions, including wattage. |
| Chubby Gorilla Bottle | A brand known for premium e-liquid bottles featuring a wider mouth and a tight dripper base to prevent leaks. |
| Cig-a-like | Is a type of e-cig that resembles a tobacco cigarette. |
| Cig-A-Like | Any electronic cigarette or personal vaporizer that has a similar appearance to a traditional cigarette. |
| Cigalike | First-generation e-cigarette resembling a traditional tobacco cigarette. |
| Clapton Coil | A coil design with a thin wire wrapped around a thicker wire, providing increased surface area for heating. |
| Clearomizer | A transparent version of a cartomizer, that allows users to see how much e-liquid is remaining. Clearomizers typically hold 2 to 3ml of e-liquid, and include a Top Coil, Bottom Coil (BCC) or Bottom Dual Coil (BDC) configuration. |
| Clone | A counterfeit copy of a branded e-cigarette. |
| Cloud Chaser | A vaper who seeks to produce large vapor clouds. |
| Cloud Chasing | The activity of electronic cigarette / Mod users tweaking their hardware and e-juice selections to produce ever bigger and thicker clouds of vapor, to obtain bragging rights in casual and competitive situations known as Cloud Competitions. |
| Cloud Competition | See Cloud Chasing. |
| Cloud Juice | Vape juice designed for producing dense vapor clouds. |
| Cloud(s) | Refers to the vapor that is exhaled when using electronic cigarettes. |
| Coil | The heating element that, when electricity passes through it, is used to vaporize the e-liquid in a vaping device. The metal coil is usually made up of Nickel, Nichrome or Kanthal wire. |
| Coil Jig | A Coil Jig is a metal tool meant for rebuilding the coil in an e-cig. |
| Coil Master | A brand specializing in tools for building vape coils. |
| Coil wire | Metal wire within a coil, heating e-liquid in an e-cigarette. |
| Cone Threads | A threading type used by some companies touted to provide better connection between their atomizer and the battery. |
| Connection | Usually refers to the threaded piece of the battery to which an atomizer/cartomizer/clearomizer is connected. |
| Connection Type | The type of connection between the battery and atomizer, commonly 510 or eGo. |
| Contact Pin | The metal pin connecting the battery and coil, transferring power to heat the coil. |
| Cotton | The material wrapped around the coil to absorb e-liquid. |
| Crystal Vape Bars | Disposable vape devices with a sleek, compact design. |
| Custom Mod | Any PV or APV that is (usually) handmade or in limited production, and is not available as a mass production item. Many material types are used including metal, plastic and wood to produce custom Mods, and creators often take great pride in their works, viewing them as one-off works of art. |
| Cut-Off | A safety feature that automatically discontinues power to an electronic vaping device after a pre-determined length of time, or after a pre-defined activity. It prevents the atomizer from overheating and being destroyed. Power is able to be restored after a waiting period, or upon resetting of the circuit. |
| DCA / 306DCA | Abbreviation for a 306 Drip Cup Adapter. |
| DCT (Dual Coil Tank) | A tank, usually capable of holding 3-6ml of e-juice, with a replaceable dual coil atomizer. |
| De-wick | Removing the wick from an atomizer. The wicks in many RDAs/RBAs can be removed and replaced, allowing for new wicking material to be installed. |
| Deck | The area where coils are installed and builds are made in a rebuildable atomizer. |
| Diacetyl | Harmful compound found in some e-liquids, linked to ‘popcorn lung’. |
| Diacetyl | A harmful ingredient previously found in some e-liquids. |
| Digital Cigarette | Another name for Electronic Cigarette. |
| Dinner Lady (Brand) | A prominent UK e-liquid brand offering a wide range of flavours. |
| Dipping | Immersing an atomiser in e-liquid before vaping. |
| Direct to Lung (DTL) | Vaping style where vapor is inhaled directly into the lungs. |
| Direct to lung (DTL) | Vaping technique where vapour is inhaled directly into the lungs from the mouthpiece. |
| Disposable e-Cigs | Electronic cigarettes that are designed to be used and then thrown away once the unit discontinues to produce vapor. |
| DIY | Doing it yourself, often used in vaping for coil building or e-liquid mixing. |
| DIY (Do-It-Yourself) | Refers to the activity of making your own e-liquid. |
| DIY e-liquid | Homemade e-liquid mixed by the vaper. |
| DNA | Refers to a small, variable wattage circuit board, designed and built by EVOLV, LLC for modders. Different variations of the board are produced, with its more common variation capable of producing 40 watts of power. |
| DNA Chip | Control board found in some vape devices. |
| DNA Mod | A vape mod using the DNA chip. |
| Doozy Vape (Brand) | An award-winning e-liquid manufacturer known for high-quality flavours. |
| Double Drip | E-liquid manufacturer famous for flavourful coil sauce range. |
| Draw | Refers to the amount of force required to accommodate inhalation through the mouthpiece of an e-cig. |
| Draw Activated | A vape device activated by inhaling. |
| Drip (Dripping) | Refers to the activity of “dripping” drops of e-liquid directly onto an atomizer. Many enthusiasts claim that dripping provides the best flavour and vapor production over other methods of vaping. |
| Drip Kit | A vaping device configuration consisting of a battery, atomizer chamber, and drip tip, designed specifically for dripping. |
| Drip Shield | A round metal or plastic tube that slips over an atomizer, designed to minimize leaking of e-liquid. Excess e-juice flowing from the wicking material will be redirected back to the wicking material instead of leaking onto the PV, so it can be available to be vaporized by the atomizer. |
| Drip Tip | A mouthpiece accessory with a large enough opening to allow drops of e-juice to be dripped directly to the atomizer/cartomizer without the removal of the tip. |
| Drip Well | A recessed area around the connector on an APV or Mod that is designed to catch any e-liquid that might leak out from the air vents at the base of the atomizer/tank/cartomizer, etc. Also may refer to a recessed area around the coil connectors of an RDA designed to catch excess juice and hold wicking material. |
| Drip/Dripping | Directly adding e-liquid onto the atomizer for increased vapor and flavour. |
| Dripping | The process of putting liquid onto the coil instead of in a cartridge. |
| Dry Burn/Hit | Occurs when a coil is electrified and heats up, while the wick is not saturated. Dry burns can be done intentionally in an attempt to clean a coil, burning off impurities, while the user does not inhale. A dry hit is usually the unintentional result of allowing a wick to run dry, producing a foul, burnt taste accidentally (and regrettably) inhaled by the user. |
| Dry Hit | A term used to describe the drag of an e-cig when the coil has burnt out. |
| Dry smoking | Atomiser flooded with e-liquid, requiring replacement of the mouthpiece. |
| DTL or DL | Standing for Direct To Lung. It’s a style of vaping where the vapour is drawn directly into the lungs, like taking a deep breath (also see MTL). |
| Dual Battery or Dual 18650 | A mod powered by two 18650 batteries. |
| Dual Coil | A coil with two heating elements for increased vapor production. |
| Dual-Activation | A device that can be activated by inhaling or pressing a button. |
| Dual-Coil Cartomizers | A type of cartomizer with two coils. |
| E-Cig | Electronic cigarette. Also known as E-Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette. |
| e-Juice | Also known as e-liquid, smoke juice, nic juice, eJuice, eLiquid, smoke oil – it is the liquid component, often containing nicotine, that is vaporized in electronic cigarettes and vaping devices, to be inhaled by the user. Usually comprised of flavouring, diluents (fillers) such as vegetable glycerine and/or propylene glycol, deionized water, and may or may not contain nicotine. |
| E-Liquid | Also known as eLiquid, e-Juice, eJuice, smoke juice, nic juice, smoke oil, vape juice- it is the liquid component, often containing nicotine, that is vaporized in electronic cigarettes and vaping devices, to be inhaled by the user. Usually comprised of flavoring, diluents (fillers) such as vegetable glycerine and/or propylene glycol, deionized water, and may or may not contain nicotine. |
| E-Pipe | An e-cigarette resembling a traditional tobacco pipe. |
| E-Smoke | Another slang for an electronic cigarette. |
| E-smoking | Smoking with an e-cigarette. |
| ECF(E-Cigarette-Forum.com) | One of the largest e-cigarette and vaping related forums and information portals on the internet. |
| ECITA | Electronic Cigarette Industry Trade Association, advocating fair regulations for the UK e-cigarette industry. |
| Eco Mode | A feature reducing power usage to extend battery life. |
| eGo | An older style of battery used in early e-cigarette starter kits. |
| eGo/eGo Style | A style of electronic cigarettes. The eGo battery is designed with integrated circuitry and is available in a variety of sizes, features, colours, and designs. |
| Ekowool | A brand of braided silica filament that may be used as wicking material for rebuildable atomizers. |
| Eleaf (Brand) | A vaping brand known for quality and value. |
| Electronic Cigar | Comprised of the same components of an e-cig, an e-cigar is larger, and shaped to resemble a traditional tobacco cigar. |
| Electronic cigarette | Device emitting vapour, usually containing a battery and an atomiser vaporizing e-liquid. Also known as e-cigs or vapes. |
| Electronic cigarette (E-cigarette) | Device that vaporises e-liquid for inhalation, without combustion. |
| Electronic Cigarette Association (ECA) | An industry group formed in early 2009 that is made up of suppliers and manufacturers who combined resources to increase lobbying power and share information, and promote the e-cigarette as a legal option for smokers in the USA. |
| Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit | An entry-level grouping of components often including 2 batteries, 1 or 2 cartomizers/atomizers/clearomizers and a mouthpiece or drip tip. |
| Element E-liquid (Brand) | A renowned e-liquid manufacturer known for innovative products. |
| Elf Bar (Brand) | A popular disposable vape brand. |
| Elfa | A prefilled pod system manufactured by Elf Bar. |
| Elux (Brand) | Manufacturer of the Elux Legend disposable vape. |
| END | Electronic Nicotine Device, scientific term for e-cigarette. |
| ENDS | Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, referring to vape products designed for nicotine delivery. |
| Filler | Material inside a cartomizer that absorbs e-liquid. |
| Filler Material (Filler) | Material placed inside of a cartridge/cartomizer that is absorbent. It is used to absorb and contain the e-liquid inside of the cartridge and regulate its flow to the atomizer, for consistent, continuous vaporization. |
| Filling Material | The filling material is what is also referred to as ‘wick’. This is usually either silica or organic cotton wool. The filling or wicking material acts as a sponge to soak up the e-liquid in your tank or cartomizer and feed this to the heating coil. |
| Filling Port | The filling port is the small opening of a tank or pod. This is where vape juice is squeezed into to fill the tank or pod with e-liquid. Insert the nozzle of your e-liquid bottle into the filling port and fill with e-liquid. |
| Fins | Metal ridges on the drip tip to dissipate heat. |
| Fixed Wattage/Fixed Power | Fixed wattage refers to vape kits that deliver a constant power output at a fixed level. The wattage of the device can’t be adjusted. Fixed wattage devices are easy to use and require less set-up, ideal for customers looking for hassle-free vaping. |
| Fixed-Coil | A fixed coil or built-in coil refers to refillable vape pods where the coil is built into the pod and can’t be removed. Fixed-coils require less maintenance, when the coil stops producing vapour replace the entire pod with a new one. This eliminates the need to deal with messy coil changes, just change the pod instead. |
| Flavour Cartridge | Another term for a cartridge containing e-liquid. |
| Flavour chaser | Vaper prioritising flavour in vaping. |
| Flavour Chaser | Almost the opposite of a cloud chaser. Someone who strives for the best flavour possible from their vape. |
| Flavour Chasing | Flavour chasing is a term associated with vapers looking for the very best flavour from their e-liquid. |
| Flavour/Flavourings | The ingredient in your e-liquid which makes it taste nice. Whether you prefer a more typical flavour such as tobacco or menthol or if you want something a bit more out there, the industry now offers a wide range of flavours to suit individual tastes. |
| Flooding | Flooding is when a vape tank or vape pod has been ‘over-wicked’ or oversaturated with e-liquid. Your tank may be over filled with juice, you have primed your coil with too much e-liquid, you have accidentally dripped e-liquid down the central airflow tube or have used an improper vaping technique. A flooded tank reservoir will often result in gurgling and leaking. Flooding can be avoided by only filling the tank or pod to its capacity. |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | A federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services that writes and oversees rules and regulations pertaining to the safety of food and drug products sold within the United States. |
| Freebase | The term freebase refers to the original nicotine found in e-liquid. Freebase is the purest form of nicotine, the nicotine is converted from its naturally occurring ‘salt’ stage into a ‘pure’ form. Freebase liquids provide a stronger throat hit compared to nic salt liquids. |
| Freebase nicotine | Standard form of nicotine used in tobacco cigarettes and e-liquids. |
| French Hit | Vaping out of the lungs, and then re-inhaling it into the nose. |
| Fuse | A specially designed electrical component for use in mechanical Mods to help safeguard against some types of Li-Ion battery failure. |
| Geek Bar (Brand) | Geek Bar are one of the best-known disposable vape brands based in Shenzhen, China. The company was founded in 2015 with a mission to provide compact and easy-to-use single-use vape devices for the mass market. |
| Geek Vape (Brand) | Geek Vape are a high-end vape hardware manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China. The company was founded in 2015 with a mission to provide a reliable user experience for the vape industry. GeekVape are a forward thinking company, leading the way with innovation and technology. |
| Genesis atomiser | Rebuildable atomiser with the tank below the coil deck. |
| Genesis Atomizer | An advanced (not for beginners) rebuildable atomizer (RBA) that uses stainless steel mesh as a wick, and sits on the top of a tank (usually glass) with one or more holes in the deck leading down into the tank. Users claim that this setup gives the taste and flavour of a dripping atomizer, with the added convenience of a tank. |
| GG (Golden Greek) | A brand of quality mechanical Mods produced in Greece. |
| Glassomiser | A glassomiser is a clearomiser with a Pyrex-glass tank for a better quality product and to avoid damage from e-liquids that can break down plastic tanks. |
| Glassomizer | A clearomizer using glass, rather than plastic, for the tank. Examples include the Kanger Protank, and the Nautilus by Aspire. |
| Glycerin | A thick, sweet liquid used as a base in e-liquid. |
| Goose neck | Extended drip tip available in various colours, shapes, and sizes. |
| Goose Neck | A mouthpiece extension for your PV that resembles a goose’s neck. Goose necks are available in assorted colours and sizes. |
| GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) | An acronym coined by the FDA to denote that a product or substance is considered safe to be used under the conditions of its intended use. |
| Grub screw | Type of screw on RBAs and RDAs to secure the coil. |
| Gurgling | Gurgling occurs when the coil is oversaturated with e-liquid and the coil has been flooded. It can also happen when there is condensation in the airflow tube. |
| Han Li (or Hon Lik) | Inventor of the modern e-cigarette. |
| High PG | High PG refers to e-liquids that contain greater amounts of PG (Propylene Glycol), to VG (Vegetable Glycerine). Almost all e-liquids available contain a ratio of both ingredients. High PG vape liquids are best suited to low wattage devices and vaped with a MTL (Mouth to lung) inhale. High PG liquids offer excellent throat hit, bold flavour with modest vapour production. |
| High Resistance | High Resistance refers to vape coils with a resistance above 1.0ohm. Higher resistance coils are best suited to lower powered devices for a MTL (Mouth to Lung) inhale with discreet vapour production. |
| High Resistance (HR) | Atomiser or cartomiser allowing higher voltage application. |
| High Resistance (HR) | An atomizer or cartomizer with a higher Ohm rating than the standard equipment. |
| High VG | High VG refers to e-liquids that contain greater amounts of VG (Vegetable Glycerine), to PG (Propylene Glycol). Almost all e-liquids available contain a ratio of both ingredients. High VG liquids are best suited to high wattage devices and vaped with a DTL (Direct to Lung) inhale. High VG liquids offer incredible flavour, smooth throat hit, and large dense clouds. High VG e-liquids also known as Sub Ohm liquids perform best with low resistance vape coils. Coils with a resistance lower than 1.0ohm. |
| Hit | Refers to a single draw and inhalation of vapor. |
| Hon Lik (Han Li) | Chinese pharmacist and the Inventor of the modern electronic cigarette back in the early 2000s. |
| Hookah Pen (E-Hookah) | Also called shisha pens. They had a short burst of popularity several years ago. Styled to mimic the handle of a hookah pipe and often prefilled with a range of flavours similar to those available with traditional hookah. |
| Hot Spots | Relevant if you build your own coils. A hot spot on the coil is an area that heats up quicker than the rest of the coil. If left uncorrected this can cause burning or bad flavour production. |
| HV (High Voltage) | Denotes a device that operates above the standard 3.7 volts. |
| HV Atty | An atty (atomizer) designed for use with a high voltage device; not for use with standard batteries due to low power and potential battery failure. |
| HV Mod | A dual battery or boosted supply Mod which allows higher vaping at higher power/voltage. |
| Hybrid | A hybrid is a device where the atomiser directly connects with the battery with no 510 connections. |
| Hybrid Vape Juice | E-liquid with a ‘hybrid’ nicotine blend is an equal blend of both nicotine salt e-liquid and freebase e-liquid. Hybrid liquids offer a more noticeable throat hit along with quick nicotine absorption, satisfying nicotine cravings faster. |
| Hybrid, Hybrid PV, Hybrid Mod | A combined topper and battery/battery holder that is designed to connect together or is built together as one seamless unit. |
| IBVTA | Independent British Vaping Trade Association. The largest UK trade association set up to support the independent vape industry. |
| ICR | Lithium Ion Cobalt Rechargeable Battery: A type of rechargeable battery utilizing lithium ion and cobalt. |
| IMR | Lithium ion manganese rechargeable battery. |
| IMR | Lithium Ion Manganese Rechargeable Battery: A type of rechargeable battery utilizing lithium ion and manganese. |
| IMR | IMR Lithium-ion Manganese Rechargeable or Li-MN (Lithium Manganese) refers to the chemical make-up of the battery. These batteries allow a lot of current to flow while keeping the internal temperature of the battery relatively low. Making them safer for use in high powered vape devices. |
| Inhale | The act of taking vapor into the lungs. |
| Inhale | The action of breathing in vapour from the mouthpiece of a vape device. The two most popular inhaling techniques are known as MTL (Mouth to Lung) and DTL (Direct to Lung) vaping. |
| Inhale Activation | Inhale-activation or auto-draw refers to vape devices, usually pod vape kits that are fitted with technology that instantly produce vapour when the mouthpiece is inhaled upon. |
| Inhaling | Breathing in vapour from the vaporiser. |
| Innokin (Brand) | Innokin Technology are one of the world’s leading vape hardware manufacturers based in Shenzhen, China. The company was founded in 2011 with a mission to combine innovation, design and quality to create the best vape devices and hardware to their customers. Innokin design and build some of the best vape pen starter kits including the Endura T18II and Endura T20S. |
| IVG (Brand) | IVG are one of the UK’s most well-known e-liquid manufacturers, based in Preston. The company was founded in 2016 with a mission to build a leading total vaping portfolio that satisfies every taste and lifestyle, providing an ultimate solution to smokers wanting to quit their smoking habit. IVG have won countless awards for their vape juice blends, available for all vaping styles including 50/50, nic salt and 50ml IVG Shortfill e-liquids. |
| Joules | Measure of power used in temperature control mods. |
| Juice | Juice or vape juice is the liquid used in vape kits and electronic cigarettes. Vape juice is made up of 3 main parts, Propylene Glycol (PG), Vegetable Glycerine (VG) and flavourings. E-liquid can also contain nicotine in various strengths. |
| Kanthal Wire | This is the more common of the two types of resistance wire, Nichrome being the other alternative. Kanthal is regarded as the better wire as it “beds in” much faster and gives better flavour. |
| Kanthal, Kanthal A1 | A specific grade of Kanthal wire which is widely recognized as the ideal wire for coil use. |
| Kick | Device converting a mechanical mod into a variable wattage device. |
| Knuckle Head | A type of drip tip that can be adjusted to any desired angle. |
| Leaking | Leaking is when e-liquid escapes from the tank or pod, this can happen for a number of reasons. |
| LED | The first electronic cigarettes known as cigalikes used to have an LED light situated at the end of the device to mimic the glowing light of a traditional cigarette. More modern vape kits cleverly use LED lights to provide useful information including, battery life and charging status. Disposable vapes like the Elf Bar 600 will blink to inform that the battery is near the end of its life and needs replacing. |
| Li-Ion | Lithium ion rechargeable battery. |
| Li-Po | Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery. |
| Liquid | Liquid or E-Liquid is the fluid that is used in vape devices. The liquid fluid is heated by the coil to produce a vapour. Vape liquid is made up of four main ingredients, Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Glycerine, Flavourings and Nicotine. (Nicotine free liquids are also available). Shop Vape Liquid Here. |
| Lithium Ion Batteries (Li-Ion) | Considered the strongest and most powerful batteries in the electronic cigarette market, available in various sizes, shapes, and mAh ratings. |
| Lost Mary (Brand) | Lost Mary BM600 and AM600 are popular disposable vape bars in the UK. Lost Mary are manufactured by Elf Bar and feature some incredible flavours including, Blue Razz Cherry, Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava, Menthol and Cherry Peach Lemonade to name a few. Lost Mary disposables are beginner-friendly devices that feature inhale-activated technology, simply take a draw on the mouthpiece to vape. The devices are fitted with a 550mAh battery and filled with 2ml’s of salt nicotine e-liquid that will provide up to 600 puffs. When finished safely dispose of the used device and start a new one. |
| Low Resistance (LR) | An atomizer, cartomizer, or coil with a lower Ohm rating than standard equipment, requiring caution when matching with device circuitry and battery capabilities. |
| Lung hit | Inhaling vapour directly into the lungs. |
| mA | Abbreviation for Milliamperes per hour, commonly used in reference to the output of chargers. |
| mAh | Short for milliampere-hour (1/1000th of an amp hour) which is the capacity or charge that the battery will hold. The higher the mAh rating the longer the battery will last between charges. |
| MAH | Battery power rating. |
| Manual Battery | Manual Batteries refers to vape devices that are button-operated. When the button is pressed down, the battery is activated. The battery will heat the atomiser coil to produce vapour. Hold the button down whilst inhaling on the mouthpiece to vape. |
| Manual Shut-Off | A safety feature on most manual vaporizer devices allowing users to turn off the battery with button clicks for transport readiness. |
| Mechanical Mod (Mech Mod) | A mechanical mod or device has no circuitry or electronics in it whatsoever beyond a simple circuit. When the button or switch is activated it completes the circuit and activates the attached atomiser. |
| Menthol | E-liquids are available with menthol flavourings to provide a cold, refreshing and minty blast of flavour. Menthol vape juices are a great option for ex menthol cigarette smokers as they closely mimic the taste and cooling sensation combustible menthol cigarettes provide. Menthol e-liquids are amongst the most popular vape juices available and have become even more popular since The Menthol Cigarette Ban UK on the 20th May 2020. Menthol is also added to popular flavours like strawberry or watermelon to add a fresh and icy note to your vape. Read our blog to learn about the Best Menthol E-Liquid Flavours Right Now. |
| Mesh Coil | A mesh coil is a grid like strip of metal that has had holes punched out to create a mesh. Mesh coils are designed to increase the surface area of the metal that comes into contact with your wicking material, resulting in more e-liquid being heated, faster heating and more vapour. Mesh coils were originally designed exclusively for sub ohm vaping, now you will find mesh coils in lower powered MTL vape devices and disposable vapes. |
| mg | Abbreviation for Milligram, indicating nicotine amount per millilitre of e-liquid. |
| MG | Milligram strength per millilitre of nicotine in the E-liquid. |
| MG Strength | E-Liquid fluid is available in a range of nicotine strengths. You will notice a bottle will contain a number followed by ‘mg’, the number is to inform you how many milligrams of nicotine are present per millilitre of e-liquid. |
| MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) | The MHRA is the competent authority for a notification scheme for electronic cigarettes and refill containers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. |
| Micro coil | A tightly wrapped wire coil with loops touching, requiring more wraps than traditional coils for similar resistance. |
| Micro USB | A micro USB is a charging port that can connect your vape device to a power outlet for charging. |
| Microcomputer/Microprocessor | A smart microchip signalling the battery to send power to the atomizer, firing the e-cigarette, and enabling features such as LEDs and puff counts. |
| Milligram (mg) | A metric unit of mass used to denote nicotine amount in e-liquids per millilitre. |
| Milligram Strength | The milligram strength (mg) is the amount of nicotine per millilitre (ml) of e-liquid. For example, 6mg e-liquid will contain 6 milligrams of nicotine per millilitre or 0.6%. 18mg e-liquid will contain 18 milligrams of nicotine per millilitre or 1.8%. |
| Millilitre (mL) | A metric measurement of volume equal to 1 cubic centimetre. |
| ML (Millilitre) | A unit of volume in the metric system, used to measure the volume of liquid present in a bottle of e-liquid or vape juice. The most common bottle size for e-liquid is 10ml’s, but 50ml and 100ml shortfill bottles are also available. One millimetre is equal to one thousandth of a litre, or one cubic centimetre. |
| Mod | A mod used to be a modified or custom-built electronic cigarette made by a home “modder” out of an everyday household item such as a torch. As electronic cigarettes have become more mainstream the term is used very loosely to describe any big battery device that is not a standard eGo battery, usually the term APV (Advanced Personal Vaporizer) would be more appropriate. |
| Mouth to Lung E-Liquids | Mouth to Lung E-Liquids refers to e-liquids that are best used for MTL vaping. Nic Salt, High PG and 50/50 e-liquids are the best options for MTL vaping, available in a range of nicotine strengths from 0mg (0%) to 20mg (2%). |
| Mouth to lung hit | Inhaling vapour into the mouth before inhaling into the lungs. |
| Mouthpiece | The open end of an e-cig placed in the mouth for vaping, available as drip tip, cartridge, or tank end. |
| MTL | Mouth To Lung. A style of vaping that closely mimics the act of smoking. Vapour is drawn into the mouth before being transferred to the lungs. (also see DTL) |
| Multi-Voltage | Is a type of mod that comes with various voltage settings which can be adjusted to the vapers desires. |
| MV (Multi-Voltage) | Less common PVs offering pre-set voltage settings selectable by the user. |
| Nasty Fix | A disposable vape made by Nasty Juice. |
| Nasty Juice (Brand) | Nasty Juice are one of the world’s most well-known e-liquid manufacturers based in Tampin, Malaysia. The company was founded in 2015 with a mission to provide their customers with a superior range of products made with the finest ingredients. Nasty Juice blend some of the tastiest juices in the world, including Cushman, Wicked Haze, Slow Blow, Caramel Cream Cookies and the list goes on. |
| Nic | Short for Nicotine. |
| Nic Juice | E-Liquid that contains Nicotine. |
| Nic Salt or Nicotine Salt | Nic salt is a type of naturally forming nicotine found in the tobacco leaf. Natural acids such as citric or benzoic are used to raise the acidity level of the nicotine salt, this process makes it easier for your body to absorb, it’s also makes for a smoother inhale even when vaped at higher nicotine concentrations. |
| Nichrome Wire | Resistance wire made from nickel, chromium, and iron, used in some atomizer coils. |
| Nichrome/Nickel Wire | Nickel Chrome or nichrome wire can be used to build coils. These coils allow the measuring of temperature of the coil in devices with temperature control. |
| Nickel wire | Resistant wire used in coils for temperature control devices. |
| Nicotine | Not all vape juice contains nicotine, but most do. Nicotine is present in e-liquid to help you manage your cravings after making the switch from smoking to vaping. |
| Nicotine Base | An unflavoured nicotine solution, designed for mixing with flavours and other ingredients to create an e-liquid to vape. Comes in different PG/VG mixtures and strengths of nicotine depending on the desired final juice. |
| Nicotine Free | Nicotine free or 0mg refers to e-liquid or vape juice that doesn’t contain any nicotine. Nicotine free liquids are a popular option for customers looking to cut down on their nicotine intake on their journey to smoking cessation. |
| Nicotine level | Amount of nicotine in e-liquid, measured in mg per ml or as a percentage. |
| Nicotine Replacement Therapy or NRT | Nicotine replacement therapy is a medically approved way to treat people who are addicted to nicotine, by using other means than cigarettes and tobacco. NRT’s provide a low level of nicotine, without tar, carbon monoxide and other poisonous chemicals present in tobacco smoke. |
| Nicotine salts | E-liquids made from nicotine extracted from tobacco leaf, providing smoother and faster nicotine delivery. |
| Nicotine shot | Flavourless nicotine additive for e-liquids. |
| Nicotine Shot or Nicotine Shot | A nic shot is a 10ml bottle of unflavoured liquid containing nicotine, usually in 18mg (1.8%) strength. Nic shots are not designed to be vaped on their own. Nicotine booster shots are intended to be added to a shortfill bottle to add nicotine to a larger bottle of nicotine containing liquid. Adding one 10ml (18mg) nic shot to a 50ml shortfill bottle will result in 60ml’s of 3mg e-liquid. Adding two 10ml (18mg) nicotine shots to a 100ml shortfill bottle will result in 120ml’s of 3mg e-liquid. |
| Nicotine Strengths | E-liquid or vape juice is available in a range of strengths to cater for all vapers. Most freebase e-liquids are available in 0mg (0%), 3mg (0.3%), 6mg (0.6%), 12mg (1.2%) and 18mg (1.8%). Most nic salt e-liquids are available in 10mg (1%) and 20mg (2%). |
| Nicotine-Liquid | E-liquid containing nicotine. |
| NiMH | Nickel-Metal Hydride battery type with no cadmium or memory effect. |
| No-Nic | Is a term that refers to e-liquid that doesn’t contain any nicotine. |
| NRT | Acronym for Nicotine Replacement Therapy. |
| O-Ring | Seals used in vape tanks to prevent e-liquid leakage. |
| Ohm | Ohm refers to the resistance of a coil used in an atomiser, loosely it is how much current can pass through the coil. The most common ohms range between 1.5 & 3 Ohms. A lower ohm typically gives a harder throat hit and a warmer vape, but it can reduce battery life. A high ohm will have the opposite effect. |
| OLED | Digital display screens on vape devices emitting light when powered. Made from organic material. |
| Organic Cotton | Wicking material used in rebuildable atomizers for delivering e-liquid to the coil. Unbleached, heat-resistant, and flavour-neutral. |
| Passthrough | Device providing constant power to an e-cigarette via USB. |
| PCC | Personal Charging Case, provides battery storage and charging on the go. |
| PCC / Personal Charging Case | Compact case for charging e-cigarettes on the go. |
| PEG | Polyethylene Glycol, a diluent in some e-liquids. |
| PEG | Polyethylene Glycol. In the past, PEG was a commonly used ingredient in some e-liquids. |
| Pen Style | E-cigarette resembling a ball-point pen in size and shape. |
| Pen Style | One of many types of e-cigarettes. They resemble a pen and are relatively small and thin. |
| Pen Style / Vape Pen Kits | Slim, compact vape devices resembling pens, popular among beginners transitioning from cigarettes. |
| Pen-style | E-cigarette resembling a ball-point pen. |
| Personal Charging Case (PCC) | Keeps e-cigarette battery charged while away from an outlet. |
| Personal Vaporiser (PV) | Alternative term for an electronic cigarette. |
| PG | PG stands for propylene glycol which is one of the two base substances used in e-liquids. PG adds flavour to the e-liquid and gives a heartier throat hit. |
| PG/VG Mix | Ratio of propylene glycol (PG) to vegetable glycerol (VG) in e-liquid, affecting throat hit and vapor production. |
| PGA | Pure Grain Alcohol, occasionally used as a diluting agent in e-liquids. |
| Pipe Style | E-cigarette resembling a traditional tobacco pipe. |
| Pod | Cartridge holding e-liquid, used in pod kits. |
| Pod Kit | Vape kit using a pod instead of a tank, known for simplicity and portability. |
| Pod system | Latest generation of vaping devices consisting of rechargeable battery and disposable pods, either refillable or pre-filled. |
| Poly-fill | Filler material in some cartridges and cartomizers, made from polyester resin fibres. |
| Priming | Saturating wicking material in vape coils with e-liquid before use to prevent dry hits. |
| Propylene glycol | Colourless liquid used as a base ingredient in e-liquids, with lower viscosity than vegetable glycerine. |
| Propylene Glycol (PG) | Colourless liquid used in e-liquid to carry flavour. |
| Protected (batteries) | Battery design containing a microchip for circuit protection. |
| Puff | Drawing action on an e-cig mouthpiece to inhale vapor. |
| Puff Bar | Disposable vaping device pre-filled with nicotine salt vape juice. |
| Puff Count | Number of draws a device can provide before needing replacement. |
| Puff Counter | Technology tracking the number of draws on a device, useful for managing nicotine intake. |
| Pulse Mode | Advanced vape mode providing consistent hits throughout inhalation. |
| PV | Personal vaporizer, an alternative term for e-cigarette. |
| RBA | Rebuildable Atomiser for cost savings and repairability. |
| RDA | Rebuildable Drip Atomizer. A coil/atomizer that can be rebuilt. Unlike RTA’s, the liquid is ‘dripped’ directly onto the wick. |
| Rebuildable Atomizer (RBA) | Atomizer with user-serviceable design allowing customization. |
| Rebuildable | Rebuildables are tanks or atomisers which vapers can rebuild their own coils and wicks. Such devices are mainly used by veteran vapers. |
| Refillable Vape Pods | Pods that can be refilled with e-liquid, offering cost savings over disposable pods. |
| Refills | Ready-to-use cartridges or pods for e-cigarette devices. |
| Regulated Mod | A regulated mod is a device that has safety features to prevent the mod from overheating. |
| Replacement Coil | Part of atomizer needing periodic replacement, cheaper and less wasteful than disposable tanks. |
| Resistance | Coil resistance measured in ohms, affecting vapour and flavour production. |
| Resistance | Measure of electrical resistance in atomizers, influencing power needed for heating. |
| Resistance Wire | Electrical wire in atomizer coils vaporizing e-liquid when heated. |
| Ribbon Kanthal | Flat cross-section resistance wire for coil building, offering more surface area. |
| RSST | Rebuildable Stainless Steel Tank. |
| RTA | Rebuildable Tank Atomizer. A coil/atomizer that can be rebuilt, and used within a standard tank. |
| Ruyan cigarette | First modern e-cigarette invented by Hon Lik. |
| Ruyyan Cigarette | First modern e-cigarette, designed by Hon Lik. |
| Second generation e-cigarettes | E-cigarettes featuring refillable tanks, in contrast to first-generation cigalikes. |
| Second Generation E-Cigs | Refers to tank-based systems and advanced e-cigarettes beyond cig-a-likes. |
| Sensor | Electronic component detecting user puffs to activate atomizer power. |
| Shortfill | Bottle of nicotine-free e-liquid with increased flavour concentration. |
| Shortfill | Nicotine-free e-liquid in larger bottles, designed for addition of nicotine shots. |
| Silica | Braided cord material for wick building, with high melting point. |
| Silicone | Material enhancing grip on vape devices, used in battery covers and sleeves. |
| Smart Chip | Computer chip in PV battery for advanced functionality. |
| Smok | A Brand of Vape. Find the best value Smok products at https://www.safesalesuk.com/ |
| Smokeless cigarette | Alternative term for an e-cigarette. |
| Smokeless Cigarette | Less common term for e-cigarette due to absence of smoke. |
| Squonking | Squeezing e-liquid bottle directly onto coil in squonk mods. |
| Stacking | Risky practice of end-to-end battery stacking for increased power. |
| Stainless steel mesh | Material used for wicks for flavour enhancement. |
| Standard Resistance | Typical range of atomizer ohm ratings, around 1.8 to 3.0 ohms. |
| Starter Kit | A starter kit is the basic, overall package with all the essentials needed to start vaping. |
| Stealth vaping | Discreet vaping technique to minimize exhaled vapour. |
| Steel Mesh | Material used in coil construction. |
| Steeping | Process of improving e-liquid flavour through aging. |
| Steeping | Allowing e-liquid to sit for flavour development before use. |
| Stick Style | E-cigarette resembling a traditional cigarette. |
| Sub ohm | Vaping style utilizing coils with resistance below 1 ohm, producing large vapor clouds. |
| Sub Ohm Coil | Atomizer coil with resistance below 1.0 ohm. |
| Sub Ohm Vaping | Vaping style producing large vapor clouds using coils below 1.0 ohm resistance. |
| Sub-Ohming | Vaping with coils below 1 ohm for increased vapour production. |
| Sweet Spot | Combination of factors for optimal vaping experience. |
| Tailpiping | Slang term for direct dripping and vaping without a drip tip. |
| Tank | A vape tank is part of your vape device where e-liquid is stored, a heating element heats up the e-liquid and turns it into a vapour that can be inhaled. |
| Tank system | Vaping device with a refillable tank for e-liquid and a replaceable coil to heat the liquid into vapour. |
| Tanks | Tanks refer to bigger clearomisers that can hold larger amounts of e-liquid. |
| Temperature Control (TC) | Setting a specific temperature for vaping. |
| Temperature Control (TC) | Feature allowing setting of atomizer temperature rather than wattage or voltage. |
| Thermal Runaway | Dangerous battery event due to overheating, potentially leading to ignition. |
| Throat hit/kick | Sensation felt in the throat when inhaling vapour, affected by nicotine strength and PG/VG ratio in e-liquid. |
| Titanium coil | Alternative to nickel coil for temperature control, offering higher resistance. |
| Titanium Coils | Coil material alternative for vaping. |
| Tobacco | Tobacco is a plant mainly grown in the U.S.A, South America, and some parts of Europe. It is used in vaping as the nicotine in e-liquid is often sourced directly from the tobacco plant, though vaping is less harmful as it doesn’t involve burning. |
| Tobacco and Related Products Regulations (TRPR) | Regulations ensuring safety and quality of e-cigarettes and liquids within the EU. |
| Tobacco Harm Reduction | Efforts to reduce harm from tobacco smoking, often involving promotion of less harmful alternatives like vaping. |
| Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) | EU regulations governing sale and merchandising of tobacco and related products, including vape devices and e-liquids. |
| Toot | Slang term for vaping puff. |
| Top-Fill | A tank or pod that fills from the top rather than unscrewing the base section to fill like many tanks were in the earlier days of vaping. |
| Topper | Device atop e-cig connecting battery to atomizer. |
| Topping | Filling a cartridge with e-liquid. |
| Topping Off | Adding e-liquid drops to fill cartridge, cartomizer, or tank. |
| Traditional Cigarette | Refers to a tobacco cigarette. |
| Triple-Coil Cartomizer | Cartomizer with three coils for increased vapor production. |
| Tube Mod | Tube-shaped PV or APV similar in size to a flashlight. |
| Type-C | An updated version of the USB charging cable known for its fast charging capabilities and symmetrical connection. |
| Unprotected Battery | Lithium battery without protective circuitry. |
| USB Charger | A popular charger for vape kits, though less common due to the rise of USB-C chargers. |
| USB Passthrough | A vape device that plugs directly into a USB device like a PC for power, typically used at a desk. |
| Uwell | Uwell, a vape hardware manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China, known for innovative products like the Caliburn series. |
| Vampire Vape | A UK e-liquid manufacturer known for flavours like Heisenberg and Pinkman. |
| Vape | The word vape, short for vaporiser, is synonymous with e-cigarette, but it’s also used to describe the vapour that comes out of an e-cig as well as the act of using an e-cig, the latter of which is more commonly referred to as vaping. |
| Vape Clouds | Large plumes of vapour produced from sub-ohm tanks. |
| Vape Coil | The component of a vape that heats e-liquid to create vapour. |
| Vape Expo | A vaping trade show held in Birmingham, UK, attracting stores, manufacturers, and vapers. |
| Vape Juice | Another term for e-liquid. |
| Vape Juice | Another name for e-liquid. |
| Vape Kit | A complete setup including a vape device, tank, and sometimes coils and charging cable. |
| Vape kit or ‘vape’ | Common term for any type of vaping device. |
| Vape Liquid | The liquid used to fill a vape tank. |
| Vape liquid | Another term for e-liquid. |
| Vape Mod | A larger battery device with high power output, often used with sub-ohm tanks. |
| Vape Pod | Part of a pod system kit holding the coil and liquid, usually small and easy to use. |
| Vape Pod Kit | A compact kit including a battery body and pod tank. |
| Vape Safe (Fuse) | Safety fuse for mods against battery failure. |
| Vape Sale | A sale of vaping gear. |
| Vape Store | A shop selling vaping products. |
| Vape/e-cigarette starter kit | Package containing essential components to begin vaping, including battery, tank/pod, charger, and manual. |
| Vaper | Person who vapes. |
| Vaper’s Tongue | Refers to the dulling of taste, mainly due to intense vaping or smoking the same e-liquid for a long period of time. |
| Vaping | Using an electronic cigarette, producing vapor instead of smoke. |
| Vaping Device | The component of a vape kit that holds the battery and powers the tank or pod. |
| Vapor | Steam-like fog from e-liquid atomization. |
| Vapor Production | Amount of vapor produced from e-liquid vaporization. |
| Vaporiser | Alternative term for an e-cigarette. |
| Vaporiser | A vaporiser, or vaporizer, is an electronic device that heats blends to the point of vapourisation. An electronic cigarette, which is also sometimes referred to as a vape, is a type of vaporiser. |
| Vaporizer | Device converting liquid into vapor, another term for e-cigarette. |
| Vapour | The aerosol produced from an electronic cigarette, not to be confused with smoke from traditional tobacco cigarettes. |
| Vapour Production | The amount of vapour produced when inhaling from a vape device. |
| VApril | An annual event in April encouraging smokers to switch to vaping. |
| Variable Voltage (VV) | A device allowing users to adjust voltage to the atomiser. |
| Variable Wattage (VW) | A device allowing users to set wattage, with electronics adjusting voltage accordingly. |
| Vegetable Glycerine (VG) | A sweet, odourless liquid used in e-liquids for increased vapour production, often combined with propylene glycol (PG). |
| Vent Holes | Safety features on battery devices allowing gases to escape in the rare event of a battery failure. |
| Vented Battery Cap | Cap with holes to vent gases in battery overheating events. |
| Venting | Release of gases through battery vent holes. |
| VG | VG stands for vegetable glycerine which is the second base substance used in e-liquids. VG gives a smoother hit and produces larger clouds. |
| VG/PG Mix | The ratio of Vegetable Glycerine to Propylene Glycol in e-liquid. |
| Voltage | Electrical potential of a power source. |
| Voltage | The power setting on a vape device, now often set in watts rather than volts. |
| Voopoo | A large vape manufacturer based in China, known for high-quality products like the Drag series. |
| VV | VV is an abbreviation for the variable voltage which refers to the ability to control the voltage on an e-cig. |
| VW | VW is an abbreviation for variable wattage which refers to the ability to control the wattage on an e-cig. |
| VW (Variable Wattage) | Device allowing user-controlled wattage for consistent temperature. |
| Watt (wattage) | Power consumed at the atomizer coil for vaporization. |
| Wick | A wick is a piece of cotton or fabric in the cartridge that absorbs the e-liquid ready for vaping. |
| Wick Liquor | A UK vape juice company known for unique flavours. |
| Wicking | Process of saturating wick with e-liquid for vaporization. |
| Wicking material | Material absorbing e-liquid in an atomiser or tank. |
| Wire | Resistant material used to build coils. |
| Wrap | Coiling wire around to create a coil shape. |
| Zero Nic | E-liquid containing no nicotine. |
| Zeus Juice | A popular UK brand of vape juice. |