If you’re new to the vaping world, common
e-Cig terminology can look like a foreign language. Use the following terminology
reference to help you familiarize yourself with Vape Lingo:
- Mod – part of the e-Cig that
contains the battery. The Mod powers the heating of the coil so e-liquid can be
vaporized. Mods typically refer to devices that use larger lithium ion
batteries & have variable voltage and wattage options.
- Tank – where the e-liquid is stored.
The Tank attaches to the battery and uses a wick to carry e-liquid to the coil
- Atomizer – the part of the e-Cig that
heats up and vaporizes e-liquid. The atomizer is located between the cartridge
and battery
- Drip Tips – typically used for looks or
added comfort with an atomizer or cartomizer instead of a cartridge
- E-liquid – combination of flavoring,
nicotine and Propylene Glycol or Vegetable Glycerin base
- Cartridges – the e-Cig mouthpiece that
contains a filter and holds the e-liquid
- Cartomizer – part of an e-Cig that combines
of cartridge and atomizer. Cartomizers are used with the vaper doesn’t want to
have both an atomizer and cartridge
- Battery – gives power to the atomizer and
is typically the longest part of the e-cig
- Clearomizer – units that
do not have cartridges and contains a heater and chamber to hold e-liquid. The
e-liquid is carried to the heating unit by a wick
- PCC – abbreviation for “personal
charging case” that holds e-cig components while charging the battery
- PV - abbreviation for "personal vaporizer" or e-cig
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