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  • Alcohol Extraction
    The process of extracting terpenes and trichomes from a cannabis plant using alcohol is called Alcohol Extraction. This interaction is achieved using ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. The cannabis plant is soaked in(...) Read More
  • Alpha- Beta-pinene
    Alpha and Beta pinene terpenes are commonly found in various plants, including pine trees. Both have a distinct pine-like aroma. Believed to have potential anti-inflammatory effects, commonly used in traditional(...) Read More
  • Alpha-bisabolol
    Alpha-bisabolol terpene has a floral and sweet aroma. Contained in cannabis, though more commonly found in plants like chamomile. It has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing effects,(...) Read More
  • ASTM D8441/8441M
    ASTM D8441/8441M is a standard test method by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) that provides guidelines for analyzing cannabis and cannabis-infused products. It defines the sign that the(...) Read More
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  • BHO
    Butane Hash Oil (BHO) is a potent viscous amber resin created by blasting butane through cannabis flowers. Butane allows THC to be soluble and once the butane evaporates, all that remains is a powerful sticky layer(...) Read More
  • Blasting
    Blasting is a process that creates hash oil by passing a solvent through cannabis flowers or other plant fibres. Read More
  • Borneol
    Borneol is the terpene responsible a camphor-like scent. Contained in small quantities in cannabis, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its analgesic properties. Also found in various herbs and plants. Read More
  • Broad spectrum CBD
    Broad spectrum CBD is nearly identical to full spectrum CBD, with terpenese and other cannabinoids, but it contains no traces of THC. Read More
  • Bubble hash
    Bubble hash is a type of cannabis concentrate made by agitating cannabis buds in ice water to separate trichomes. It is then collected, dried, and usually smoked with a heating wand. Bubble hash, or ice-o-lator,(...) Read More
  • Buchner funnel
    A Buchner funnel is a filtration funnel used in laboratory filtration setups with a vacuum pump. It contains a perforated plate to support a filter paper for separating solids from liquids. Read More
  • Budder
    Budder is a cannabis concentrate that is soft and flexible containing 70%+ THC. This potent concentrate is designed for use in a dab rig or pen. What is Budder? There are many varieties of cannabis extracts and(...) Read More
  • Butane
    Butane is an organic compound which forms as a gas at room temperature. It is one of the more prominent solvents for cost effective cannabis concentrate extraction and is used in a wide variety of products. Read More
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  • Camphene
    Camphene terpene has a pungent aroma and is most commonly found in coniferous trees. It has been researched for its potential antifungal properties and is used in some traditional medicine practices. Read More
  • Cannabinoids
    Cannabinoids are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. There are over 60 known cannabinoids that interact differently with the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. One of the most(...) Read More
  • Caryophyllene
    With a peppery and spicy scent, caryophyllene is unique among terpenes as it acts as a cannabinoid by interacting with the endocannabinoid system. Read More
  • CBD
    Cannabidiol (CBD), is one of over 60 cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. CBD has little-to-no psychoactive effects and can be beneficial for nausea, arthritis, cancer, seizures, pain and much more. THC is(...) Read More
  • CBN
    CBN (Cannabinol) is a minor cannabinoid found in cannabis. It is a product of the degradation of THC (Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) over time and exposure to light and air. CBN is mildly psychoactive, but its(...) Read More
  • CBD Distillate
    CBD distillate is a highly refined cannabis extract containing primarily CBD. It undergoes a distillation process to remove other cannabinoids, resulting in a high-purity CBD product. What is CBD(...) Read More
  • CBD Isolate
    CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD, typically obtained through further processing of CBD distillate to remove all other contaminants and cannabinoids, terpenes, and plant materials, leaving only the pure(...) Read More
  • Closed loop extraction system
    Closed-loop Extraction recycles hydrocarbon solvent or CO2 in a closed system, without releasing gas into the air. This process usually refers to butane or propane extraction and is much safer than open blasting.(...) Read More
  • Closed-loop system
    When liquid or gas CO2 is pressurized to its super critical state and passed through cannabis, this is referred to as CO2 extraction. Any pressure over 1078 PSI is sufficient to strip away waxes and cannabinoids to(...) Read More
  • CO2
    CO2 or Carbon Dioxide is a chemical compound composed of one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms. CO2 is a commonly used solvent in many different concentrate extractions to produce a variety of results. Read More
  • CO2 extraction
    When liquid or gas CO2 is pressurized to its super critical state and passed through cannabis, this is referred to as CO2 extraction. Any pressure over 1078 PSI is sufficient to strip away waxes and cannabinoids to(...) Read More
  • Combustion
    Combustion refers to the process of burning any material. However, combustion in this case refers to the burning of any cannabis flower or concentrate. Read More
  • Concentrate Slurry
    Concentrate Slurry is pre-purged concentrate containing a increased parts per million of solvents. This concentrate can take a variety of forms from solid to airy or liquid and runny. Read More
  • Concentrates
    Any purified cannabis product produced from the refinement of flowers, leaves, or stems in referred to as a concentrate. Concentrates extract the purities from cannabis and combine them into a more potent form.(...) Read More
  • Convection
    When air or liquid is heated and then flows away from the source carrying the heat, this is referred to as convection heating. In vaporization context, convection refers to the transfer of heat over a concentrate(...) Read More
  • Crumble wax
    Crumble wax is a type of cannabis concentrate with an easy to break texture. It is made using solvents to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant material, and then it is purged of residual(...) Read More
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  • Decarboxylate
    When cannabis is heated at a low temperature for a long period of time, cannabinoids THCA and CBDA are activated and transformed into THC and CBD. This process is called Decarboxylation and is used to prepare(...) Read More
  • Delta 3 Carene
    Delta 3 Carene is the terpene that provides earthy and sweet scent. Has been studied for its potential role in supporting bone health and healing fractures. It is also found in various plants and herbs, not just(...) Read More
  • Delta 8
    Delta-8-THC is a cannabinoid, psychoactive substance from the cannabis plant. It has similar effects to Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-9-THC), though it's milder. Read More
  • Delta 9
    Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol Delta-9-THC is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. It is responsible for the "high" effect experienced with any products containing THC. Read More
  • Delta 10
    Delta-10-tetrahydrocannabinol, or Delta-10-THC, is a rare natural cannabinoid. It psychoactive and produces effects similar to Delta-9-THC, but it is present in much smaller quantities. Read More
  • Delta 11
    Delta-11 is a newer and exceptionally rare cannabinoid, a natural substance found in the cannabis plant. It's psychoactive, just like Delta 8, 9 and 10, but it's estimated to be about 3 times stronger than Delta 9(...) Read More
  • Dewaxing
    Dewaxing involves removing waxes and fats from concentrates in order to make a more pure and stable form. This process is most commonly used when making shatter. Read More
  • Directional Airflow
    Directional Airflow refers to the process of turning a carb cap on a dab rig during combustion. Caps designed for directional airflow have curved holes that go far into the rig for better convection. Read More
  • Directional Flow
    Directional Flow is a process that involves folding and shaping parchment paper into a form that siphons concentrate resin into a single area. This resin is typically then pressed with either heat or pressure to(...) Read More
  • Distillator
    Distillator, or distillation apparatus, is necessary to perform distillation processes on cannabis extracts. Distillation is used to separate and purify compounds, such as cannabinoids and terpenes, from crude(...) Read More
  • Dry Sieve Hash
    Dry Sieve Hash is a type of concentrate made through an automated extraction method. This process separates trichomes from the cannabis plant using a silk or mesh screen. Dry Sieve Hash can create some very potent(...) Read More
  • Dry Sifting
    Dry sifting is a method of cannabis trichome extraction where dried plant material is sifted through screens to separate the trichomes, resulting in a solventless concentrate known as kief. Read More
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  • Earwax
    Another slang term for hash oil is EarWax. This more potent marijuana concentrate contains high levels of THC achieved through a whipped process. Read More
  • Errl
    An extract of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, Errl is a slang term for BHO or Butane Hash oil. Read More
  • Ethanol
    Ethanol or commonly referred to as ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol or drinking alcohol is utilized in extraction specifically for edibles and topical products. Read More
  • Ethanol Extraction
    Ethanol extraction is a process that uses ethanol (high-grade alcohol) as a solvent to extract cannabinoids and other compounds from cannabis. It is commonly used in creating tinctures and concentrates. Read More
  • Eucalyptol
    With a fresh and minty scent, eucalyptol is commonly found in eucalyptus trees. Read More
  • Extraction Artist
    An Extraction Artist or Extraction Technician is a licensed employee or entrepreneur trained to extract cannabis concentrates. They work with a variety of different strains and mediums. Read More
  • Extraction chamber
    An extraction chamber is a vessel or container used in various extraction processes to hold the material being extracted and the solvent used to extract desired compounds. Read More
  • Extraction vessel
    An extraction vessel is a container or apparatus used for holding materials and solvents during an extraction process to isolate specific compounds or substances. Read More
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  • Fresh Frozen
    When organic plant matter is cryogenically frozen instantly after harvest this is referred to as Fresh Frozen. This process helps to preserve terpenes, flavours, and aromas of a the living plant. Read More
  • Full melt hash, macro photo
    Full Melt Hash refers to concentrates that melt and bubble with the presence of even very low heat. These full melt products usually create big and clear bubbles indicating higher quality hash. Read More
  • Full Spectrum CBD
    Full Spectrum CBD refers to a CBD product that contains a wide range of cannabinoids, including CBD, THC (in trace amounts within legal 0.3% limit), and other beneficial compounds like terpenes and(...) Read More
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  • Geraniol
    Geraniol is the terpene responsible for a rosy scent. It is contained in cannabis in small quantities, though most commonly found in rose oil. Has potential antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. Read More
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  • Hand-Washed
    Hand-Washed hash is created through a process involving mixing cannabis and ice with a large paddle similar to butter churning. Read More
  • Hand-Whipping
    Hand-Whipping is a process that changes the texture of hash oil into a waxy substance. Agitation created by the hand tool cause THCA to break away from the oil. Read More
  • Hash oil
    Oil, short for hash oil, butane honey oil, wax, shatter, or budder, is a golden coloured cannabis extract. Oil can be smoked, vaporized, or ingested via edibles. Read More
  • HCFSE
    High-Cannabinoid Full Spectrum Extract or HCFSE is a concentrate created through hydrocarbon extraction. This process is great for cannabinoid preservation. Read More
  • HHC
    HHC is a synthetic cannabinoid that is structurally related to THC but has different effects and potency. It's more resistent to heat but weaker than THC because it lacks a double bond in the 9th carbon chain(...) Read More
  • HHC-P
    HHC-P is an improved version of HHC, a more potent synthetic cannabinoid. It's the result of THC-P hydrogenation, not occuring naturally in the cannabis plants. Still in the research phase. HHC-P A Potential(...) Read More
  • HTFSE
    High-Terpene Full Spectrum Extract or HTSFE is another concentrate created through hydrocarbon extraction. In contrast to HCFSE, HTFSE emphasized terpene preservation. Read More
  • Humulene
    Structure-wise, Humulene is a monocyclic sesquiterpene, featuring a woody and earthy aroma, commonly found in hops and medicinal plants. Its potential anti-inflammatory effects contribute to the terpenoid diversity(...) Read More
  • Hydrocarbon Extraction
    Hydrocarbon extraction is a method that utilizes hydrocarbons like butane or propane as solvents to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis. It produces various concentrates, including shatter and wax. Read More
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  • Ice Water Extraction
    Ice water extraction is a technique that involves agitating cannabis plant material in ice water to separate trichomes, resulting in solventless concentrates like bubble hash. Read More
  • Ice Wax
    When a very fine hash is extracted through cold water, it is known as Ice Wax. The cooling process involved in this type of wax implements ice and fresh trim for terpene enhancement. Read More
  • Infusion
    Infusion is the process in which Cannabis is infused into another substance, for use in creating edibles and drinkables. The infused products may carry the taste, aroma, THC, or CBD of the cannabis. Read More
  • Isopropyl Alcohol
    Isopropyl Alcohol commonly referred to as isopropanol is a colourless, flammable chemical compound. This solvent is commonly used for extracting the potent parts of the cannabis plant or cleaning bongs and rigs. Read More
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  • Jelly hash
    A potent mix of bubble hash x water hash x hash oil, Jelly Hash is a powerful medical concoction with real applications. It is typically helpful for those suffering from chronic pain, nausea or undergoing(...) Read More
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  • Kief
    Kief is a fine, powdery substance made up of trichomes (small resin glands) that have been separated from cannabis flowers. Kief is highly potent and often used for smoking or making other cannabis products. What(...) Read More
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  • Licensed Facility
    A Licensed Facility is a location or MIP that is fully licensed to operate in its region. This requires compliance to a variety of regulations and procedures. Read More
  • Limonene
    Limonene is a bicyclic monoterpenoid celebrated for its citrusy scent, abundantly present in citrus fruits. Studied for potential mood-enhancing and anti-stress properties Read More
  • Linalool
    Linalool terpene is distinguished by its floral and lavender-like aroma. Most commonly found in lavender and other botanical sources. Studied for potential sedative and anxiolytic effects. Read More
  • Live resin
    Live resin is a type of cannabis concentrate made from fresh frozen or living cannabis plant material. The freezing process helps preserve the plant's terpenes, resulting in a product with a more pronounced(...) Read More
  • Live rosin
    Live rosin is a type of concentrate. It is obtained from the same living cannabis plants but the extraction process is solventless (as opposed to usually solvent-based resin extraction). Live rosin is believed to(...) Read More
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  • MAE
    Microwave-Assisted Extraction, or MAE, is a technique that employs microwave energy to enhance the extraction process of compounds from cannabis. Read More
  • Micron Grade
    Micron Grade refers to the size of the screen used to collect trichomes during bubble hash extraction. Some common micron grades are 73u, 90u and 140u and help determine the constancy and purity of the final product. Read More
  • Micron Screen
    A Micron Screen is a fine mesh screen that is perforated for use in bubble hash production. Read More
  • MIP
    A Marijuana Infused Products Facility or MIP is a location used to legally produce concentrates for consumer use. The concentrates are then infused into other products. Read More
  • Moonrocks
    Moonrocks are made with cannabis buds, coated in cannabis oil and then rolled in kief. The result is an incredibly potent and flavorful cannabis product. What is a Moonrock? Regular cannabis smokers are(...) Read More
  • Myrcene
    Myrcene is a terpene known for its earthy and herbal fragrance, prominently abundant in cannabis. Research suggests that myrcene may have analgesic and sedative effects. Read More
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  • Nail
    A Nail or a Spike refers to a long piece of metal, glass, quartz, or titanium used to smoke cannabis concentrates. These devices are heated to a desired temperature using a blow torch and then dabbed with a small(...) Read More
  • Nectar
    Usually, hash oil is made from a combination of trim, shake, and stems. However, when hash oil is only created from cannabis buds and flowers, this is referred to as Nectar and is very hard to find. Read More
  • Nug-Run
    A Nug-Run concentrate is a label that explains that cannabis buds and flowers were used as the primary material in the extraction. Nug-Runs produce high quality products due to the high quantity of THC present in(...) Read More
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  • Open Blasting
    Open-Blasting is the process of solvent based extraction without closed-loop ventilation. This is typically undergone in a glass or metal tube and is considered relatively unsafe. Read More
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  • Pelican Case
    A Pelican Case is a carrying case specifically designed for dab rigs or other fragile objects. They allow expensive rigs to become more portable. Read More
  • Percolator
    A custom water chamber in many pipes that adds more filtration is called a Percolator. Perculators and extra holes and chambers added to a bong that can come in single or double varieties. Read More
  • PLE
    Pressurized Liquid Extraction, or PLE, is a method that utilizes pressurized solvents at elevated temperatures to extract compounds from plant material, including cannabis. Read More
  • PPM
    Parts Per Million or PPM is a standard measurement of residual solvents. It is also used to measure the the presence of mold or other pesticides. Read More
  • Pressed hash
    After the initial extraction period is over, Pressed Hash is created through the compressing of trichomes. The final product comes out brown in colour, and is created with large amounts of pressure or heat. This(...) Read More
  • Pressure gauge
    A pressure gauge is a device used to measure the pressure of a gas or liquid in a closed container, providing information about the pressure within a system. Read More
  • Propane
    Propane is a three-carbon alkane that occurs as a gas at standard temperature. Propane is used as a solvent to create PHO and is higher quality than butane. Read More
  • Pull 'n' Snap
    Pull-Snap is a reference to a specific consistency of shatter. This type of concentrate can be bent and stretched if worked slowly, but cracks when a quick snapping motion is made. Read More
  • Purging
    When residual solvent is removed from a concentrate, this process is referred to as purging. Read More
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  • Remediation
    Remediation is to the process of removing or reducing undesirable compounds, such as pesticides, residual solvents, or contaminants, from cannabis extracts or products. Read More
  • Residual Solvent
    Residual Solvent refers to any left-over solvent within a concentrate after extraction and purging. Residual Solvents must be lowered to a certain amount before they are safe for human consumption. Read More
  • Resin
    Resin generally refers to the sticky, aromatic substance produced by cannabis plants, specifically the trichomes and their resin glands. It contains cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds. Extracted with(...) Read More
  • Rick Simpson Oil
    Rick Simpson Oil is a cannabis oil extract, typically made using an alcohol extraction method. It is named after Rick Simpson, who popularized the oil for its potential medicinal properties, particularly in cancer(...) Read More
  • Rosin
    Rosin is a solventless cannabis concentrate produced by applying heat and pressure to dried cannabis flower or hash, squeezing out the resinous sap. Solventless, as opposed to resin, and uses dried cannabis (unlike(...) Read More
  • Rotary Evaporator
    A Rotary-Evaporator is a large piece of machinery implemented in the evaporation and recovery of ethanal from extracted concentrates. Read More
  • Rotavapor
    A rotavapor, short for rotary evaporator, is a laboratory instrument used to evaporate solvents from solutions by rotating the sample flask under vacuum, which reduces the boiling point of the solvent. Read More
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  • Seasoning
    Seasoning is the process of heating a nail or banger to provide increased flavour of concentrates. Cast-iron skillets achieve optimal flavour via a similar process of heat over time. Read More
  • Seed-to-Sale Concentrates
    Seed-to-Sale concentrates go through a full seed to flower to extract process within the same facility. They are single-source concentrates made with flower grown on the site of a production facility. Read More
  • Separatory funnel
    A separatory funnel is a laboratory glassware used for liquid-liquid extractions. It allows the separation of immiscible liquids based on their different densities. Read More
  • Shatter
    Shatter is a glass-like, clear concentrate that is said to the the most pure and potent type of cannabis concentrate. Shatter is creates through extraction that virtually eliminates fats and lips. Shatter breaks(...) Read More
  • Slab
    A slab refers to a large amount of shatter, wax, or hash oil that has solidified into a single piece. When kept at a cool temperature or frozen, slabs of certain concentrate can crack and break apart easily for(...) Read More
  • Solvent
    Simply put, a Solvent is substance that dissolves a solute. It usually appears in the form of a liquid, but can be also be created as a gas. In cannabis extraction, solvents are liquids used to remove THC from the(...) Read More
  • Solvent-Free
    A Solvent-Free extraction is a process that has a 0ppm residual solvent concentration. It is a new term to refer to hydrocarbon extraction fully cleansed. Read More
  • Solvent Recovery
    Many extraction artists know Solvent can be reused for multiple extraction attempts and this process is referred to as Solvent Recovery. This is achieved by pumping the solvent back into the original tank or(...) Read More
  • Solvent & Solventless
    "Solvent" refers to extraction methods that use chemical solvents (e.g., ethanol, hydrocarbons) to extract cannabinoids and terpenes. "Solventless" refers to extraction methods that do not involve the use of(...) Read More
  • Soxhlet extractor
    A Soxhlet extractor is a laboratory apparatus used for the extraction of compounds from solid materials using a continuous cycle of solvent percolation. It allows for efficient extraction and concentration of(...) Read More
  • Spagyric Extraction
    Spagyric extraction is a method that involves fermenting plant material, extracting the herbal essence with alcohol, burning the leftover plant matter to ash, and then combining the extract and ash for a more(...) Read More
  • Sugar
    "Sugar" is a term used to describe the appearance of cannabis buds that have developed a crystalline, frosty layer of trichomes, giving them a sugary or sparkly appearance. It indicates a high trichome density and(...) Read More
  • Sugaring
    Sugaring occurs when cannabis concentrates have not been waxed and therefore degrade in consistency over time. Even a clear, translucent shatter will “sugar” when exposed to light or heat. This exposure causes(...) Read More
  • Super-Critical Botanical Extractor
    A Super-Critical Botanical Extractor is an extravagant and expensive piece of equipment implementing CO2 as a the solvent of choice. These extractors create high quality and extremely refined results. Read More
  • Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction
    Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction is a method using carbon dioxide in its supercritical state as a solvent to extract cannabinoids and other compounds from cannabis. Considered a safe and efficient method. Read More
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  • Terp Sauce
    Terp sauce is a highly flavorful cannabis concentrate rich in terpenes. It is made through a specialized extraction process that preserves the full spectrum of terpenes and cannabinoids, resulting in a sticky,(...) Read More
  • Terpene
    Terpenes are a large and varied group of organic compounds found in variety of plants. They are responsible for many of the effects, aromas, and flavours of cannabis but are not unique to the plant. Terpenes are(...) Read More
  • Terpineol
    Terpineol is responsible for a lilac-like scent, discovered in lilac flowers and other botanical sources, including cannabis. Read More
  • THC
    THC, also known as tetrahydrocannabinol, is the primary natural psychoactive compound in cannabis, responsible for the euphoric effects. Read More
  • THCa Crystalline
    THCa crystalline is a highly purified form of THCa (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) in its crystalline structure. It is essentially pure THCa, with little to no other cannabinoids or terpenes present.(...) Read More
  • THC-A
    THC-A is the acidic precursor to THC found in raw cannabis plants. It is non-psychoactive but can be converted to THC through decarboxylation, usually by heating. Read More
  • THC-B
    THC-B is a minor cannabinoid found in some cannabis strains. While its effects and properties are not as well understood as those of THC or CBD, we know that it's significantly pore potent than THC and has a(...) Read More
  • THC-H
    THC-H, also known as THC-O acetate, is a novel cannabinoid analog, with a potency range of 0-1300. As far as available research goes, THC-H is believed to be the second most potent cannabinoid (after THC-P). Read More
  • THC-O
    THC-O is a cannabinoid, synthesised with Delta-8-THC. Reportedly, it has significantly higher potency compared to Delta-9-THC, and more pronounced side effects, accompanied by an intense body high. Read More
  • THC-P
    Tetrahydrocannabiphorol, or THC-P, is a powerful cannabinoid, believed to be up to 30 times more potent than THC, but found in significantly smaller quantities. Read More
  • Tincture
    A tincture is any medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol. In the case of cannabis, a tincture typically uses glycerin or alcohol to extract and infuse cannabis terpenes and effects. Tinctures are usually(...) Read More
  • TLC plate
    TLC stands for Thin-Layer Chromatography. A TLC plate is a flat glass or plastic sheet coated with a thin layer of absorbent material where samples are spotted and then separated based on their affinity for the(...) Read More
  • Topical
    A topical is any type of cannabis product that is applied to an external part of the body. Topicals come in the form of lotions, balms, creams, and shampoos and help with a myriad of issues such as pain,(...) Read More
  • Torch
    A torch or a blow torch is a hand-held tool that creates a big, steady flame using propane. A torch is typically used in the cannabis community for seasoning nails or taking dabs. Sold in sizes large and small,(...) Read More
  • Trans-nerolido
    Trans-nerolidol, also known as Nerolidol, is a monoterpenoid with a floral aroma, found in various flowers and plants. Studied for potential antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Read More
  • Trichome
    A trichome is a small hair or growth from the epidermis of a plant, algae, lichen, and some protists. On cannabis plants, they appear in the form of crystallized glands that create sticky resin. While called hairs(...) Read More
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  • Vacuum Gauge
    A vacuum gauge is an instrument to measure the pressure in a vessel under vacuum (i.e. pressure gauge). Read More
  • Vacuum Oven
    A Vacuum Oven is a solvent purging tool that implements high temperatures and negative pressure to remove remaining solvent from concentrates. Read More
  • Valencene
    Valencene terpene, similarly to Limonene, is responsible for the citrus aroma, prevalent in strains featuring fruity fragrances. Read More
  • Vaporization
    Vaporization occurs when a concentrate or dry herb is heated and sustained at a lower temperature than combustion. This moderate heat changes solid form products into ingestible vapour. Read More
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  • Washing Machine
    In the context of botanical extraction, a Washing Machine refers to a tool that mixes and stirs a mixture of cannabis and ice mechanically. Read More
  • Water Extraction
    Water extraction is a method that involves using water as a solvent to separate compounds from cannabis plant material, often used to create cannabis-infused beverages or topicals. Read More
  • Water hash
    Water Hash, Ice Water Hash, or Bubble Hash is created by using ice and water to filter resin from plant material. It is a method that separates the trichomes using micro screens, ice, and water. With a very tight(...) Read More
  • Wax
    Wax is a cannabis concentrate created through dissolving plant matter into solvent. In its final form, wax is opaque, orange and much more potent than dried cannabis flower. It is sticky, malleable and easily(...) Read More
  • Waxes and Lipid Fats
    Waxes and Lipid Fats are naturally occurring compounds within the cannabis plant. These compounds are typically removed during the shatter production process an can come out naturally during “sugaring.” Read More
  • Winterization
    Winterization refers to a much more meticulous form of de-waxing incorporating a second solvent for purging purposes. Most of the unwanted material is removed in this process, however more of the terpenes are(...) Read More
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