An A to Z Terminology Guide For E Cigarettes and 'Vapes'
March 14, 2025Whether you're a vaping pro or a 'newbie', the terms associated with vaping are numerous and often a little confusing!Here at Vapouriz, we've decided to put together a guide with pretty much every relevant vaping term that you're likely to come across to help with the terminology. Feel free to let us know if we've missed anything!
The Dictionary of E Cigarette Terminology:
A
Adapter – Specific style of atomizer or cartomizer to fit onto a different battery.
Analog or Analogue (slang) – A traditional cigarette.
Atomizer (Atty) – The part of an e-cigarette that vaporizes the 'E Juice' or E Liquid.
Automatic – An electronic cigarette battery in which the atomizer is activated when the user draws on the mouthpiece.
All Day Vape - The e-liquid you like the most… the one flavour you always come back to.
B
Battery (Bat) – Powers the element which heats the juice to produce vapour.
Bridge – The U-shaped covering inside of the atomizer used to absorb liquid and help it towards the heating element.
C
Cartridge (Cart) – A tube-like piece stuffed with absorbent filler that holds the juice.
Cartomizer (Carto) – A combination of cartridge and atomizer.
Charger – A battery charger that replenishes your e-cig battery.
Coil - The coil is a kanthal or nichrome wire that heats the e-liquid to produce the vapour
D
Disposable - The pre-filled cartomizer e-cigarettes that cannot be recharged or re-used
Dual-Coil Cartomizers – A type of cartomizer that employs two coils providing about 1.5ohms of resistance.
Drip Tip – An accessory to use with an atomizer or cartomizer comprising an open mouthpiece allowing a vaper to drip juice directly onto the atomizer.
Dripping – Adding juice to the atomizer. A user will drip a few drops directly onto the bridge before vaping. Used with a Drip Tip.
E
E-Juice (E-Liquid/Juice/Smoke Juice) – The liquid vaporized in an electronic cigarette.
eGo – An electronic cigarette that utilizes the 510 threads and allows one to use 510 components but with a much larger battery.
Electronic Cigarette (E-Cig) – A device that vaporises a liquid solution comprising nicotine, propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycol and flavourings.
EVO - A smaller variant of the Vapouriz tank - this little vapourizer is one of the most powerful units in the world for it's size!
F
Filler Material (Filler) – Absorbent material inside a cartridge to help keep the juice inside and deliver it to the atomizer at an optimal pace.
Flavours – See E-juice/E-Liquid.
Flooding – Too much juice applied to the atomizer, causing a decrease in vapour production and flavour.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – The branch of the United States government that oversees rules and regulations pertaining to the safety of food and drug products sold in the USA.
Forums – There are a growing number of forums dedicated to vaping, such as the ECF or Electronic Cigarette Forum.
H
Head – The part of the cartomizer that has the wick attached.
I
IMR - Lithium Ion Mangenese rechargeable battery
ICR - Lithium Ion Cobalt rechargeable battery
J
Juice – (E-Liquid/E-Juice/Smoke Juice) – the liquid that is vaporized in an electronic cigarette.
L
Leaking – When too much juice is added to an atomizer or cartomizer.
Light Emitting Diode (LED) – A light used in some electronic cigarettes to indicate the device is in use.
Liquid – (E-Liquid/E-Juice/Smoke Juice/Juice) – The liquid vaporized in a electronic cigarette.
Low Resistance (LR) – An atomizer or cartomizer with a lower Ohm rating than standard, producing vapour more quickly.
M
Manual – A battery that has a button that activates the heating element. This style of e-cig is less like a traditional cigarette but preferred by many because it is sealed and can not be affected by leaking.
Milligrams (mg) – The amount of nicotine found in a juice. A medium level of nicotine is around 12mg.
Milliliters (ml) – The amount of juice in a given container.
Mini – An electronic cigarette about the same size as a traditional cigarette.
Mod – Modifications to a device or accessory (such as getting more vapour production out of your cartridges) or a design variation of a commonly manufactured electronic cigarette.
N
Nicotine Level - The amount of nicotine present in a cartridge or bottle of e-liquid
O
Ohm – A measure of electrical resistance. A lower number indicates lower resistance and therefore faster heating.
P
Passthrough – A device that plugs directly into a USB port or a charger.
Pen Style – An electronic cigarette that resembles a ballpoint pen.
Personal Charging Case (PCC) – A case that can be taken with a user to charge electronic cigarette batteries when away from a power outlet.
Personal Vaporizer (PV) – An electronic cigarette.
Propylene Glycol (PG) – An ingredient found in many brands of e-juice. Typically, PG produces less vapor than its VG counterpart (see below) but provides more throat hit.
Pull - The act of sucking the mouthpiece of your electronic cigarette
S
Smoke Juice (E-Liquid/Liquid/Juice/E-Juice) – The liquid vaporized in an electronic cigarette.
Smokeless Cigarette – An electronic cigarette.
Spinner - The Vapouriz variable Voltage battery
Starter Kit – The basic e-cigarette equipment. Most come with one or more atomizers, one or more batteries, a charger and four or five pre-filled cartridges.
T
Throat Hit (TH) – The sensation felt in the back of the throat when vaporizing juice that contains nicotine.
Triple-Coil Cartomizer – A newer type of cartomizer that employs three coils providing about 1.6ohms of resistance.
TANK – Vapouriz's own variant of the Clearomizer
Two-Piece - 2 Part E Cig: Battery & Cartomizer
Three Piece - 3 part E Cig: Battery, Atomizer & Cartridge
V
Vape – 'smoking' an electronic cigarette
Vaper – An active Vape user
Vaping - The act of using an e-cigarette
Vapour Production – How much vapour is produced on an average inhale.
Vegetable Glycerol or Vegetable Glycerin (VG) – An ingredient found in most brands of e-juice. Typically, VG produces more vapour than its PG counterpart.
Vapour / Vapor - The smoke cloud produced upon exhalation.
W
Wick – A narrow piece of string inside some attys that allows easier delivery of juice to the heating element.
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Smart pod vape with 1600mAh battery, 2.01” HD touchscreen and Duomax pod. Advanced Bluetooth features and fast-charging USB-C.
£29.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Smart Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£29.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Compact, powerful pod kit with 3000mAh battery, 80W output and two refillable Vinci E pods for DTL and RDL vaping.
£34.99
VooPoo VooPoo Vinci E80 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£34.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Compact and easy to use pod vape kit with 1000mAh battery. Uses Duomax pods with slide-fill design and adjustable airflow...
£8.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Lite Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£8.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Compact square pod vape with 1300mAh battery, hidden HD display and Duomax pod. Adjustable power up to 30W. Leak-resistant nano-coating.
£18.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa SQ Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£18.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Premium pod kit with 2.5” HD touchscreen, smart Bluetooth features, and fast-charging 1300mAh battery. Compatible with Duomax pods.
£28.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Pro Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£28.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Ultra-compact pod vape with Duomax pod, 1000mAh battery and nano-coated anti-leak design. Ideal for MTL & RDL with slide-fill refills.
£9.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Nano Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£9.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Slide-fill Duomax pods for Rexa kits. Up to 100ml per pod with 3x flavour and 3x lifespan. 3-pack (0.4ohm /...
£7.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Duomax Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml
£7.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Mesh coil refill pods for select Rexa kits. 2ml capacity. Available in five resistances. 3-pack.
£6.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml
£6.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Lightweight pod kit with smart coil/pod recognition, adjustable airflow and hygienic magnetic cap. Ideal for everyday MTL and RDL vaping.
£17.99
VooPoo VooPoo Argus Klyc Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£17.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Sleek, compact pod kit with 1300mAh battery, adjustable power up to 30W, and a hidden HD display. Uses Duomax pods...
£18.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa S Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£18.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Easy-to-use pod vape kit with Smart Mode, adjustable airflow, and built-in 1000mAh battery. Ideal for MTL & RDTL vaping.
£8.99
Elf Bar Elf Bar ElfX Mini Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£8.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Simple, compact pod kit with Smart Mode and adjustable airflow for MTL, RDL and DTL vaping styles.
£12.99
Aspire Aspire Pixo Aura Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£12.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Stainless Steel mesh pods with top-fill design for use with the OXVA Xlim Pro 2 DNA. Available in 0.6ohm, 0.8ohm...
£8.99
Oxva Oxva Xlim Top Fill Stainless Steel Replacement Pods
£8.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Advanced 30W pod vape kit with PC Connectivity, Evolv Replay Mode, DNA chip, 1300mAh battery and smart temperature control.
£39.99
Oxva Oxva Xlim Pro 2 DNA Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£39.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
A user-friendly pod vape kit with a 1600mAh battery, up to 35W power, three user modes, and airflow control for...
£25.99
Geekvape Geekvape Digi Q Vista Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£25.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
A mellow tropical blend of Pineapple and creamy Pawpaw. Nic Salt 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.
£3.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Pineapple Dream 10ml Nic Salt E-Liquid
£3.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
A sweet, sun-soaked fusion of Mango, Pineapple and Blood Orange. Nic Salt 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.
£3.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Mango Paradise 10ml Nic Salt E-Liquid
£3.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
A sweet, sun-soaked fusion of Mango, Pineapple and Blood Orange. Freebase 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.
£3.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Mango Paradise 10ml Freebase E-Liquid
£3.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
A bright, tangy blend of Golden Kiwi and Tangelo with a cool exhale. 50/50 Freebase 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.
£3.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Kiwi Cooler 10ml Freebase E-Liquid
£3.99
A creamy, exotic medley of Curuba, Passionfruit and Banana. 50ml High-VG shortfill for sub-ohm vaping.
£11.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Passionfruit Splash E-Liquid Short Fill 50ml
£11.99
A mellow tropical blend of Pawpaw and Pineapple in a smooth Nic Salt 10ml E-Liquid.
£15.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Pineapple Dream 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid
£15.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Simple and reliable pod kit with 1100mAh battery, adjustable airflow and leak-resistant GPP pods for MTL or RDL vaping.
£9.99
Uwell Uwell Caliburn G4 Mini Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£9.99
Simple and compact pod kit with inhale activation, smart output and refillable 2ml mesh coil pod – great for everyday...
£12.99
Geekvape Geekvape Wenax M2 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£12.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Highly Customisable MTL & RDL pod kit with 1500mAh battery, adjustable power, 0.88" display six themes & airflow.
£24.99
Vaporesso Vaporesso Xros 5 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£24.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Easy-to-use MTL & RDL pod kit with 1500mAh battery, adjustable airflow and auto-draw activation.
£17.99
Vaporesso Vaporesso Xros 5 Mini Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£17.99
Smart, stylish pod kit with a 1750mAh battery, adjustable power, and airflow control. Ideal for both MTL and RDL vaping.
£17.99
Innokin Innokin Ne-Mo Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£17.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
3-pack of 2ml refillable pods with built-in mesh coils for the Innokin x Okino Ne-Mo Pod Kit. Available in 0.4ohm,...
£5.99
Innokin Innokin N Replacement Pods 2ml
£5.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Simple to use yet powerful and versatile pod vape kit with Smart Mode, airflow control and long-lasting 1350mAh battery for...
£15.99
VooPoo VooPoo Argus G3 Mini Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£15.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Easy-to-use 30W pod kit with smart touchscreen, fast charging, and puff tracking for MTL and RDL vaping.
£28.99
Oxva Oxva Xlim SQ Pro 2 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£28.99
A smooth tropical fruit blend in slim, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 6mg and 9mg strengths.
£6.50
A smooth mix of Blackberry, Raspberry and Blueberry in soft, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 6mg and 9mg.
£6.50
A cool, fruity blend of Peppermint and Berry in slim, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 9mg and 11mg strengths.
£6.50
A bright, cooling Mint flavour in slim nicotine pouches. Choose from 9mg or 11mg strengths.
£6.50
A crisp, straightforward Mint flavour in slim nicotine pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.
£6.50
Lost Mary BM600 Kit plus three packs of replacement pods. Seven pods total. Rechargeable pod system with up to 4200...
£14.99
A fresh, tangy Raspberry flavour in soft, tobacco-free pouches. Choose from 6mg or 9mg strengths.
£6.50
A soft, sweet Spearmint flavour in discreet pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.
£6.50
A smooth, sweet Mint flavour in slim, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.
£6.50
A soft, sweet Spearmint flavour in discreet pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.
£6.50
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
A flexible pod kit with smart output, fast charging, and refillable pods for both MTL and RDL vaping – great...
£23.99
Geekvape Geekvape Soul 2 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£23.99
The SKE Bar Prefilled Pod Kit provides a super-satisfying and convenient way to vape, combining a compact reusable device with...
£5.99
Compact, refillable pod vape kit with 1100mAh battery, up to 40W output, Smart Detection and adjustable airflow for MTL and...
£22.99
Eleaf Eleaf iVeni Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£22.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Refillable 2ml pods for the Eleaf iVeni kit, with built-in mesh coils and a simple side-fill system. Available in 0.4ohm,...
£5.99
Eleaf Eleaf iVeni Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml
£5.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow. DTL (Direct-to-Lung): Vapour is inhaled directly into the lungs for larger clouds of vapour.
Compact and powerful vape mod with 75W output, 3000mAh battery and Smart Mode. Designed for sub-ohm tanks and direct-to-lung vaping.
£34.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
The world's first pod device with a large HD touchscreen, the Vozol Ace Max Pod Vape Kit offers an outstanding...
£24.99
Vozol Vozol Ace Max Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£24.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
A compact and reliable MTL pod kit with 1300mAh Built-in Battery, 0.75” Display Screen, airflow control, and real-time usage stats....
£11.99
Vozol Vozol Ace Go Pod Vape Kit
£11.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking by drawing vapour into the mouth before inhaling into the lungs.
Easy-to-use MTL pod kit with airflow slider, OLED screen, 1300mAh battery and top-fill mesh coil pods.
£25.99
Uwell Uwell Caliburn G4 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£25.99
Simple-to-use Elf Bar 600 Prefilled Pod Kit. Rechargeable battery, easy-swap pods, and no buttons - just inhale to vape.
£4.99
Cherry Cola Elf Bar 600 Prefilled Pods (2-pack), compatible with the Elf Bar 600 Pod Kit.
£4.95
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
The Voopoo Argus G3 is a powerful yet pocket-sized pod kit featuring a 1500mAh battery, 30W output, smart controls, and...
£28.99
VooPoo VooPoo Argus G3 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£28.99
