Are you new to cannabis or an experienced user having trouble keeping up with the new terms, products and jargon going on in the industry?  Great! This cannabis dictionary is for you!

Below you will find a brief explanation of some of the most confusing cannabis terms out there. Click on the term to be taken to a full explanation.

Cannabis Terms

• Adapters
  • Adapters are an attachment accessory that eases the consumption of hemp flower or CBD concentrates. It’s used to protect a dab rig or bong from heating or catch excess oil or ash and prevent it from infiltrating the water chamber. Read more.
• Adult-Use
  • Adult-use is a term used to describe recreational use of hemp and marijuana for people legally considered adults.
• Aeroponics
  • Aeroponics is an innovative plant cultivation practice in an environment with no soil. It involves suspending the roots of the plants in an environment of mist and air, also known as an aeroponic chamber. Read more.
• Anther
  • Anther is part of the hemp plant’s anatomy, an oval-shaped sac situated towards the end of the stamen. Read more.
• Ash Catcher
  • Ash Catcher is an attachment that keeps your water pipe or bong clean. Read more.
• Atomizer
  • Atomizer is the element in a vape pen that heats and converts the cannabis e-liquid into an inhalable vapor. Read more.
• Autoflower
  • Autoflowering is a genetic characteristic that allows cannabis plants to start their flowering phase automatically. Read more.
• Azulene
  • Azulene is a class of chemicals present in some plants (including cannabis) and fungi that exhibits an intense blue to green color. Read more.
• Badder/Batter, Budder
  • Badder or batter is a type of hemp concentrate texture characterized by its malleable, frosting-like consistency and appearance.  Read more. 
• Banger
  • Banger is a dish or form of nail used to vaporize ground CBD flower or concentrates on the dab rig or bong. Read more.
• Banger Bead
  • Banger Bead is a small ball made of quartz or glass used in a banger to ensure even distribution of CBD concentrate. Read more.
• Battery
  • Battery is power source known as a vape pen battery or a dab pen battery used to heat and vaporize CBD concentrates inside a vape cartridge. Read more.
• Blunt
  • Blunts are one of the most common smoking devices for weed and now CBD flower. Read more.
• Bong
  • Bong is a water pipe used to smoke pot or CBD flower. Read more.
• Bowl
  • Bowl is an essential component of a pipe or a bong. It’s the rounded-out part into which you pack your CBD flower. Read more.
• Brand
  • Brand has different definitions. Before defining what a brand is, let’s take a look at what a brand is not. Read more.
• Breeding
  • Breeding is a science-driven creative process of crossing plants to develop a new plant variety with more desirable traits. Read more.
• Bubble Hash
  • Bubble hash or water hash is a hemp concentrate made by separating trichomes from the hemp flower using ice water, agitation, and a sieve or filter bags. Read more.
• Bubbler
  • Bubbler is a handheld water pipe for smoking CBD flower that falls under the bong category. Read more.
• Bud
  • Bud (or flower) is the smokable part of the female cannabis plant covered in cannabinoid-rich trichomes. Read more.
• Budtender
  • Budtender is a storefront employee at a cannabis/CBD dispensary. Read more.
• Butane Hash Oil (BHO)
• Cannabichromene (CBC)
  • Cannabichromene (CBC) is one of the “big six” cannabinoids distinguished in medical research. Cannabichromene is a non-intoxicating phytocannabinoid that displays potent anti-inflammatory properties. Read more.
• Cannabicyclol (CBL)
  • Cannabicyclol (CBL) is a minor, non-intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized as the cannabis plant starts to age. This cannabinoid is a degradative compound that develops when cannabichromene is exposed to UV light. Read more.
• Cannabicyclolic Acid (CBLA)
  • Cannabicyclolic Acid (CBLA) is fairly rare, non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis. It’s originally present as cannabichromenic acid (CBCA) and converts into cannabicyclolic acid (CBLA) when exposed to environmental changes during storage. Read more.
• Cannabidiol (CBD)
  • Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating phytocannabinoid naturally occurring in the cannabis plant. This cannabinoid is the second most abundant molecule in the marijuana plant and first most abundant in the hemp plant, after tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Read more.
• Cannabidiol (CBD) Hash
  • Cannabidiol (CBD) Hash is a cannabis concentrate made by pressing or rubbing together the resin glands of (in this case) the hemp flower to form brick, slab, or rolled pieces. Read more.
• Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil
  • Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil is a popular natural concentrate, tincture, or extract. It contains high concentrations of cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from either marijuana or hemp. Read more.
• Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA)
  • Cannabidiolic Acid is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid naturally occurring in the cannabis plant. CBDA is the precursor of cannabidiol (CBD) and is present in the trichomes of the raw cannabis flower. Read more.
• Cannabidivarin (CBDV)
  • Cannabidibarin is a cannabinoid naturally occurring in the cannabis plant with a similar molecular structure to cannabidiol (CBD). Cannabidivarin (CBDV) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, meaning it doesn’t make you “high” or cause hallucinations. Read more.
• Cannabigerol (CBG)
  • Cannabigerol (CBG) is a minor hemp cannabinoid with many potential therapeutic benefits. It displays antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Read more.
• Cannabigerolic Acid (CBGA)
  • Cannabigerolic Acid (CBGA) is a non-intoxicating cannabis compound, also known as the mother of all cannabinoids. CBGA is one of the precursor cannabinoids for THC, CBD, and other main molecules. Read more.
• Cannabinoid
  • Cannabinoid is a chemical compound that occurs naturally in the cannabis plant and is produced by the human body. Read more.
• Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
• Cannabinol (CBN)
  • Cannabinol is the cannabinoid that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) breaks down into after prolonged periods of time. Oxygen and heat may accelerate degradation. Read more.
• Cannabis
  • Cannabis is a complex plant often classified into three main types, Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. Read more.
• Carb Cap
  • Carb Cap is An essential dabbing accessory that restricts airflow and traps heat around nails and bangers, allowing the CBD concentrate to vaporize at a lower temperature. Read more.

• Capsule
  • Capsules typically contain one of the main types of CBD extract, either isolate, broad spectrum, or full spectrum. Read more.
• Cartridge
  • Pre-filled cartridges are mini vape tanks of cannabis oil or concentrate typically used with an e-cigarette or vape rig. Read more.
• CB1 (Cannabinoid-1 Receptor)
  • CB1 is an essential protein that’s part of the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). Read more.
• CB2 (Cannabinoid-2 Receptor)
  • CB2 is a protein with an essential role in the body’s endocannabinoid system. Read more
• Certificate of Analysis
  • Certificate of Analysis is a lab report on the chemical makeup of the hemp flower or CBD products. Read more.
• Clone
  • Cloning is a modern method of cannabis/hemp cultivation. Read more.
• Closed-Loop System
  • Closed-Loop System is a term that describes the equipment and process manufacturers use to extract the active compounds from the cannabis plant using solvents — in a safe, efficient environment. Read more.
• Cultivation
  • Cultivation is the process of caring for or raising hemp plants. Read more.
• Dab Mat
  • Dab Mat also known as a dab pad, a dab mat is a mat placed under the dab rig. Read more
• Dab Rig
  • Dab Rig is a pipe made for vaporizing cannabis concentrates, including hemp CBD concentrates. Read more.
• Dab/Dabbing
  • As a verb, dab defines the act of inhaling vaporized cannabis concentrates through a dab-rig, e-rig, or vaporizer. Read more.
• Dabber
  • Dabber also known as a wand, a dab tool is an elongated object used in the dabbing process. Read more.
• Decarboxylation
  • Decarboxylation is a chemical reaction that uses heat to activate the compounds in cannabis, typically cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Read more.
• Decriminalize
  • Decriminalize is an action or process that stops penalties associated with a crime because the crime is no longer treated as an illegal act or a criminal offense. Read more. 
• Delivery
  • Delivery is a type of service that involves bringing CBD products directly to customers. Read more.
• Diamond Mining
  • Diamond Mining is a term that describes the process of forming and removing “diamonds” or crystal-like isolated cannabinoids from sauce. Read more.
• Diamonds
  • Diamonds are a common term in the cannabis industry that refers to crystalline structures, primarily THCA and CBDA, developed in sauce extracts or isolated independently. Read more.
• Diesel
  • Diesel is a distinct, intoxicating fuel aroma and flavor of some cannabis varieties. Read more.
• Dispensary
  • Dispensary is a retail store that provides various cannabis products for consumers. Read more.
• Distributor
  • In the supply chain, distributors are the ones that are in contact with the manufacturers. Read more.
• Dose
  • Dose is the measured quantity of medicine, nutrient, or a drug intended to be taken at one time. Read more.
• Downstem
  • Downstem is an elongated piece of glass that connects the bowl and the body of a bong or water pipe. Read more.
• E-nail
  • E-nail is a dabbing tool that’s digitally controlled and lets the user set and maintain a precise temperature on a dab rig. Read more.
• Edibles 
  • Edible is a term that refers to any food infused with cannabinoids. Read more.
• Elixirs
  • Elixirs are any drinkable product that contains cannabinoids or cannabis-derived terpenes. Read more.
• Endocannabinoid
  • Endocannabinoid is a chemical compound that activates the same cannabinoid receptors as delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Read more.
• Endocannabinoid System
  • Endocannabinoid System is a complex cell-signaling system of cannabinoid receptors, lipids, and enzymes identified in the early 1990s by researchers exploring tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)— the intoxicating cannabis compound. Read more.
• Ensemble Effect
  • Ensemble Effect is a theory indicating the benefits of the combined effect of different cannabis compounds when working together. Read more.
• Entourage Effect
  • Entourage Effect is a theory that refers to the combined effect of different cannabis compounds that work in synergy to produce a greater effect than working individually to produce separate effects. Read more.
• Environmental Crossover
  • Environmental Crossover is a term that refers to the natural occurrence of the uncontrolled movement of a substance created during plant cultivation that’s carried out through the air to another nearby crop. Read more.
• Extract
  • Extract is a concentrate produced from hemp plant matter with the use of a solvent. Read more.
• Extraction
  • Extraction is the action of separating hemp cannabinoids and terpenes from plant material. Read more.
• Feminized Seeds
  • Feminized seeds are seeds that grow exclusively into female hemp plants. Read more.
• Fire
  • Fire is the light, heat, and flame produced by burning, applied to a pre-roll, blunt, bong, or dab rig for consumption of cannabis. Read more.
• Flavonoid
  • Flavonoids are organic compounds found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, with a primary role of giving plant life their color pigmentation. Read more.
• Flower
  • Flower is a term that refers to the smokable, cannabinoid-rich part of the female Cannabis sativa plant. Read more.
• Full Spectrum Extracts
  • Full spectrum extracts are a substance that contains all of the beneficial compounds naturally found in raw cannabis. Read more.
• Genotype
  • Genotype is the genetic code that a hemp plant inherits from its predecessors. Read more.
• Open Blasting
• Outdoor

P-R

• Pesticide
• Pheno Hunting
• Phenolic Compounds
• Phenotype
• Phytocannabinoid
  • Phytocannabinoids are cannabinoids produced in the trichomes of the cannabis plant (both hemp and marijuana). Read more.
• Pipe
• Pistillate
• Pollen
• Preroll
• Private Reserve
• Propane Hash Oil (PHO)
• Provisioning Center
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Raw
• Reciprocity
• Reclaim
• Recreational
• Reefer
• Residual Solvents
• Resin
• Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)
• Rolling Papers
• Rosin
  • Rosin is when manufacturers apply heat and pressure to the cannabis plant, they make rosin. Read more.
• Ruderalis

S-U

• Sativa
• Sauce
• Seed
• Seed-To-Sale
• Session
• Shatter
  • Shatter is a brittle cannabis extract that looks like an amber glass and has a tendency to snap when handled. Read more.
• Sinsemilla
• Splash Guard
• Stamen
• Stoned
• Strain
• Sugar
• Sugar Leaf
• Sun-Grown
• Synergy
• Taffy
  • Taffy is a specific type of texture present in rosin concentrates that gets its name for its moldable, taffy-like consistency. Read more.
• Terp Sauce
  • Terp sauce is a strong-flavored terpene blend that falls under the solvent concentrates category. Read more.
• Terpenes
  • Terpenes are organic aromatic compounds that give the hemp plant its aroma and flavor. Read more.
• Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
  • Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main intoxicating phytocannabinoid in the cannabis plant. Read more.
• Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA)
  • Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid. Read more.
• Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)
  • Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is a non-intoxicating cannabis compound that produces several therapeutic effects in the body. Read more.
• Thai Stick
• Therapeutic Window
• Tincture
• Top Shelf
• Topical
• Torch
• Transportation
• Trichome
• Trim
• Trim Run
  • Trim run, often referred to as trim run concentrate, is a product made from the trimmings (usually leaves) of the cannabis plant. Read more.

V-Z

• Vape
• Vape Pen
• Vaporizer
• Water Activity
• Weed
• Winterization