Browse Glossary

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Taproot

The primary central root that grows straight down from a cannabis seed, anchoring the plant and driving early...

1 sources 4 months ago

Terpene Panel

A lab test reporting the concentrations of specific terpenes — the aromatic compounds — in a cannabis sample.

7 sources 3 months ago

Tier 2 Manufacturer

A cannabis license classification for facilities that produce infused products from extracts but do not perfor...

2 sources 1 month ago

Tolerance

The reduction in cannabis effects after repeated use, driven mostly by CB1 receptor downregulation.

3 sources 1 month ago

Tolerance Break (T-Break)

A deliberate pause in cannabis use intended to reset the brain's response to THC after regular consumption.

4 sources 4 months ago

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

A measurement of the combined dissolved inorganic and organic substances in a liquid, used in cannabis cultiva...

5 sources 2 months ago

Uplifting Effect

A subjective, marketing-favored descriptor for cannabis experiences perceived as energizing, mood-elevating, o...

5 sources 2 months ago

Vaporizer

A device that heats cannabis or cannabis extracts to release active compounds as vapor instead of smoke.

6 sources 2 months ago

Wake and Bake

Slang for consuming cannabis first thing in the morning, often immediately after waking up.

3 sources 4 months ago

Water Activity

A measure of unbound water in cannabis that predicts mold risk and shelf stability, distinct from moisture con...

4 sources 1 month ago

Weed

The most common English slang term for cannabis, used interchangeably with 'pot,' 'bud,' and 'marijuana' since...

8 sources 1 month ago