Cannabis glossary

A half is half an ounce, normally of cannabis bud, but it can also be shake. An ounce is 28 grams, making a half-ounce 14 grams. Read more

The process of manually agitating cannabis plant material in ice water to break off trichomes to make bubble hash. Hand-washing is cheaper yet more labor intensive than machine washing. Read more

A technique done at the end of the purging process of cannabis extraction in which the extracted oil is agitated, or hand-whipped. This causes THCA to break away and crystallize, resulting in a waxy, opaque end concentrate. Read more

The process of using heat from a butane torch or an e-nail to burn away residue or buildup left from a previous dab in a nail.  “Heat cleaning shortens the usability of a banger by overexposing it to heat. Read more

Cannabis products require testing for heavy metals, which are generally considered toxic and carcinogenic. Cannabis plants can draw them up from soil, and while trace amounts of some heavy metals, such as copper, selenium, and zinc, are needed for healthy functioning in the body, high amounts of them can cause poisoning. Read more

Cannabis strains whose seeds or genetics have been preserved and passed down for generations. Heirloom strains differ from landraces in that they have been brought from their place of origin and cultivated by humans in a new environment. Read more

These full-spectrum cannabis concentrates have high levels of major and minor cannabinoids. This variation of full-spectrum extract preserves the most valuable components of the cannabis plant, placing particular emphasis on cannabinoid quality and content. Read more

Full-spectrum cannabis concentrates containing a diverse range of terpenes in high concentrations. HFTSEs or “terp sauces” contain up to 40% terpenes and are coveted by consumers seeking the therapeutic potential of terpenes. Read more

A flat, horizontal, disc-shaped percolator with many tiny holes that resembles a honeycomb. Honeycomb percs usually sit inside a bong or dab rig, whereas disc percs are welded to the body of the piece. Read more

A cannabis plant that is the result of crossbreeding two other plants. Cannabis breeders often create hybrids to combine characteristics of the parent plants into one strain. Read more

Cannabis plant extractions that use hydrocarbons such as butane, propane, and hexane to remove resin from the plant. Hydrocarbons are highly volatile and can be explosive, and are recommended to be used only by licensed, trained professionals. Read more