Cannabis glossary

“Dank” is a popular term to describe high-quality, fragrant cannabis. In this context, “dank” refers to the pungent odor of cannabis and implies that it is potent, moist, and grown well. Read more

Decriminalization means that cannabis possession, use, cultivation, sales, and manufacturing still remain illegal, but they no longer have criminal penalties, only civil infractions (such as a parking ticket). Decriminalization results in an unregulated and untaxed cannabis market. Read more

The removal of living fan leaves from a growing cannabis plant to allow light to penetrate deeper into the plant, ultimately increasing bud size and yield. Defoliation also allows more air to flow through the plant, reducing the risk of mold, mildew, and pests. Read more

Delta-10 THC is a cannabinoid that is less potent than regular THC—delta-9—offering diminished effects. Similar to delta-8, it is in a legal gray area and some states that outlaw THC allow delta-10. Read more

Delta-8 THC is a cannabinoid found in trace amounts in the cannabis plant. It is similar to the THC that causes a high—called delta-9 THC—but has much less potency. Read more

An extraction process that typically uses a closed-loop system to remove waxes and fatty lipids from a cannabis concentrate. This removes plant lipids, which are considered undesirable and will negatively impact the flavor and aesthetics of a concentrate. Read more

The process of creating diamonds, or isolates, from cannabis concentrates, most commonly THCA diamonds. Live Resin is commonly used, though other extracts can be mined for diamonds. Read more

Cannabis strains that have a distinct smell and taste of fuel. Strain Sour Diesel is the most popular of these strains. Read more

A downstem that diffuses smoke through holes or slits before it enters the water chamber, cooling the smoke and making hits smoother.  Read more

A device in a bong or dab rig that diffuses smoke when in water, creating a smoother, cooler hit. Usually attached to or replacing the downstem, diffusers create many smaller bubbles than a traditional downstem, increasing surface area and cooling the smoke. Read more

When dabbing, directional airflow allows the dabber to move oil out of the corners of a banger to the center for optimal heating. This is usually done through a directional airflow carb cap, which can be twisted to direct air, and often resembles a spinning top. Read more

Directional flow (not to be confused with directional airflow) is a method of folding parchment paper to control the flow of oil from pressing flower or hash into rosin. This practice helps ensure rosin isn’t wasted and doesn’t clog up the press or dirty surfaces. Read more

A horizontal, circular, disc-shaped percolator with slits or holes all over it that’s usually welded into the body of a bong or dab rig. Disc percs with many tiny holes are often called honeycomb percs. Read more

A viscous, golden liquid created by refining cannabis resin. Distillation allows the processor to isolate a desired compound from the cannabis plant and leave behind undesirable plant material. Read more

A person or company in the cannabis industry who distributes products from growers and/or extractors to dispensaries. One typically needs a specific license to be a distributor, and some states require distributors to coordinate lab testing of products. Read more

A small joint, meant for a short smoke session. Dogwalkers are meant to be smoked while walking your dog, which shouldn’t take very much time, hence their short length. Read more

A covering used to house cannabis clones or seedlings, to create a warm, humid environment optimal for growth. “I always crack the dome slightly so my clones don’t get too humid. Read more

A nail, the apparatus that holds cannabis concentrate in a dab rig, can either be domeless, or domed. Domeless nails are open and usually require a carb cap to help regulate airflow, and domed nails have an additional glass dome piece around the nail that helps contain vapor when dabbing. Read more

“Dope” is a slang term for cannabis, although it carries connotations of other substances. While originally popularized to describe opium, it was also associated with the use of Schedule 1 substances in the 20th century, including cannabis. Read more

A quantity of cannabis inhaled, ingested, or administered in order to achieve desired effects. Cannabis is most easily dosed in edibles, as they can be easily measured and mixed; they are measured in milligrams (mg), usually of cannabinoids such as THC or CBD. Read more

Commonly known as kief, dry sieve, or dry sift hash, this cannabis concentrate is free of chemicals and water, created by dry sifting cannabis plant material through a series of screens. Dry sifting is one of the oldest methods of creating cannabis concentrates. Read more

A small carrying case that holds a one-hitter pipe and has a chamber with weed that is usually ground up. A dugout is a convenient, all-in-one kit that allows a smoker to pull out the one-hitter, easily pack it with bud from the chamber, and smoke while on-the-go. Read more