Category Archives: Cannabis Glossary

Hashish (or hash) is a cannabis extract made by compressing trichome glands like kief into blocks of concentrated resin. Traditional hashes are solventless and potent.

420 is a numeric code used in cannabis culture as a slang term referring to marijuana consumption or the culture and celebrations around it. The code is thought to have originated in the 1970s.

Cannabis rosin refers to solventless concentrates extracted through heat and pressure alone, vaporizing trichomes and essential oils from flower material placed between heated plates or under hydraulic press mechanisms.

Sabinene is a naturally occurring monoterpene with a peppery, spicy, citrusy aroma. It offers potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties with potential therapeutic benefits.

Heavy metals like lead and arsenic can contaminate cannabis during growth or processing, posing health risks if inhaled or ingested. Testing identifies contamination.

510 thread refers to the standardized connection used for threading vape cartridges onto batteries and pens. 510-threaded vapes include prefilled oil cartridges and reusable tanks for cannabis concentrates.

Decarboxylation activates cannabinoids like THC and CBD in cannabis by removing a carboxyl group through exposure to heat or UV light. This process occurs naturally through smoking, vaping or infusing.

710 is a numeric slang code used to refer to cannabis concentrates, dabbing, and the subculture surrounding this method of consumption. It is flipped from 420, thought to refer to the best time to dab concentrates.

In cannabis parlance, fire refers to strains that are exceptionally high-quality and potent. The term signals excellence and strong psychoactive effects.

The flowering time of a cannabis strain from the start of the bloom phase to harvest can vary substantially between 8-16+ weeks depending on genetics and growth conditions.