Electronic Cigarette Jargon
Atty - Electronic component that turns the e-liquid into vapour.
Cartomiser/Carto/Clearomizer - The top part of a two piece electronic cigarette which contains the e-liquid.
Cartridge or Cart - The part of a three piece electronic cigarette which contains the e-liquid.
Vapour - the substance produced when using an electronic cigarette. it has a similar look and sensation to cigarette smoke when inhaled.
Vaping - The term used when inhaling vapour from an electronic cigarette. Used as an alternative term to 'smoking'.
Drip Tip - An attachment used to make it easier to drip e-liquid directly onto the atomiser.
Mod - Modified electronic cigarette.
Throat Hit - the strong feeling in the back of the throat when smoking.
E-Liquid / E-Juice - A flavoured or unflavoured liquid for use in an electronic cigarette, usually containing nicotine.
PG - Propylene Glycol
PEG - Propylethylene Glycol
VG - Vegetable Glycerin
Measurements
mg - milligram ( used as measure of nicotine per ml of e-liquid)
mAh - milliamp hour (often used as a measure of battery capacity/duration)
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