Buzzwords: Cannabis Encyclopedia From V-Z

Valencene

noun

A terpene with a heavy citrus aroma, popular in the food industry because of it’s citrus quality.

Vape

Verb

To inhale cannabis vapour using a device called a vaporizer. It causes the thc to be taken off the plant through indirect heating that causes vapour and not combustion.

Vape Pen

Noun

A vaporizer that is handheld and generally has the shape of a pen. It uses coils to heat up the cannabis and produces vapor.

Vaporizer

Noun

A device that is used to heat up cannabis that causes vapour which is inhaled instead of smoke. Since there is no combustion there is no smoke so vaporizers are generally seen as a healthier alternative to traditional smoking.

Water Activity

Noun

An amount of water that is not controlled which can cause an increase in fungus and other undesirable things.

Weed

Noun

One of the most recognized slang term for cannabis. Used around the globe and is widely used.

Winterization

Noun

A refinement process used to remove fats, waxes, and lipids from extracts. Cannabis winterization is done by mixing  cannabis extract with ethanol and freezing the solution, the solution is then passed through a filter, separating wax, lipids, and fats from the oil. The last step involves removing the ethanol from the solution.