Glossary of Terms
Cannabis, in plain English.
From THC and terpenes to shatter, smalls and 510 threads, here are 81 cannabis terms you'll hear at The Joint on Market, explained simply. Use the search or jump to a letter.
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- 1:1 Ratio
- A product containing equal amounts of THC and CBD, often chosen for a balanced, milder experience than THC alone.
- 510 Thread
- The standard screw fitting used by most vape cartridges and batteries, so carts and batteries from different brands fit together.
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- All-in-One (AIO) Vape
- A disposable or rechargeable vape where the battery and cartridge are built into one device.
B
- Badder / Budder
- A soft, creamy concentrate whipped during extraction, giving it a texture similar to cake batter or butter.
- Blunt
- Cannabis rolled in a cigar wrap or tobacco leaf instead of rolling paper. Hemp wraps are a tobacco-free alternative.
- Bong
- A water pipe used to smoke cannabis flower. The water cools and filters the smoke.
- Bud
- The flowering part of the female cannabis plant, which is dried, cured and sold as flower.
- Budtender
- A dispensary team member who helps customers choose products and answers their questions.
- Butane Hash Oil (BHO)
- A concentrate made using butane as a solvent. In Oregon, BHO may only be made by licensed processors, never at home.
C
- Cannabinoids
- Natural chemical compounds produced by the cannabis plant, such as THC, CBD, CBG and CBN. More than one hundred have been identified.
- Cannabis
- The plant genus that includes marijuana and hemp. In everyday use, the most common name for the plant and its products.
- Cartridge (Cart)
- A pre-filled container of cannabis oil that attaches to a vape battery.
- Caryophyllene
- A peppery, spicy terpene also found in black pepper and cloves.
- CBD (Cannabidiol)
- A non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp. It doesn't produce a high.
- CBG (Cannabigerol)
- A minor cannabinoid sometimes called the “mother cannabinoid” because other cannabinoids are formed from its acid form.
- CBN (Cannabinol)
- A minor cannabinoid that forms as THC ages. It is often included in products designed for night-time use.
- Clone
- A cutting taken from a mature cannabis plant and rooted to grow a new plant with the same genetics.
- Concentrate
- A product made by extracting cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant, resulting in much higher potency than flower.
- Cross
- A new strain created by breeding two different parent strains.
- Cure / Curing
- The slow drying process after harvest that improves flower's flavour, aroma and smoothness.
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- Dab
- A small amount of concentrate heated on a hot surface and inhaled.
- Dab Rig
- A water pipe designed for vaporising concentrates.
- Decarboxylation
- Heating cannabis to convert THCA into THC. This happens when you smoke or vape, and is necessary before making edibles.
- Delta-9 THC
- The main intoxicating form of THC in cannabis, usually just called THC.
- Diamonds
- Crystalline concentrate that is very high in THCA, often served in a terpene-rich sauce.
- Dispensary
- A licensed store that sells cannabis products. In Oregon, recreational retailers are licensed by the OLCC.
- Disposable
- A single-use, pre-filled vape pen that is thrown away when empty.
- Distillate
- A highly refined cannabis oil with very high cannabinoid content. Flavours or terpenes are often added back in.
- Dosage
- The amount of cannabinoid in a serving, measured in milligrams (mg) for edibles and tinctures.
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- Edible
- Food or drink infused with cannabis, such as gummies, chocolates and beverages. Effects take longer to start and last longer than smoking.
- Eighth
- An eighth of an ounce of flower, about 3.5 grams. One of the most common sizes sold.
- Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- A network of receptors in the body involved in mood, appetite, sleep and other functions, which cannabinoids interact with.
- Entourage Effect
- The idea that cannabinoids and terpenes work together to shape the overall effect of a cannabis product.
F
- Flower
- Dried and cured cannabis buds, ready to smoke or vaporise.
- Full Spectrum
- An extract that keeps a wide range of the plant's cannabinoids and terpenes, rather than isolating one compound.
G
- Ganja
- A popular name for cannabis, originally from Sanskrit and widely used in Jamaican culture.
- Grinder
- A tool that breaks flower into smaller pieces for rolling or packing a bowl.
- Gummies
- Chewy cannabis edibles with a measured dose of THC, CBD or both in each piece.
H
- Hash
- A traditional concentrate made by collecting and pressing the resin glands (trichomes) of the plant.
- Hemp
- Cannabis that contains very low levels of delta-9 THC, as defined by federal law. Hemp is commonly used for CBD products, fibre and seeds.
- Hybrid
- A strain bred from both indica and sativa genetics, often offering a mix of effects.
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- Indica
- A cannabis type traditionally associated with relaxing, body-focused effects.
- Infused Pre-Roll
- A pre-roll boosted with concentrate, such as distillate, kief or hash, for higher potency.
- Isolate
- A pure, single-cannabinoid product, such as CBD isolate, with other plant compounds removed.
J
- Joint
- Cannabis flower rolled in paper for smoking.
K
- Kief
- The fine, powdery trichomes that collect at the bottom of a grinder. Very potent and often sprinkled on flower.
L
- Landrace
- A native strain that developed naturally in a specific region of the world, such as Afghani or Durban Poison.
- Limonene
- A terpene with a bright citrus aroma, also found in lemon and orange peel.
- Live Resin
- A concentrate made from fresh-frozen plants rather than dried ones, keeping more of the original terpenes and flavour.
- Live Rosin
- A solventless concentrate made from fresh-frozen plants using only heat and pressure.
M
- Marijuana
- The common U.S. term for cannabis containing THC. Also used in legal language, such as Oregon's marijuana laws.
- Microdose
- Taking a very small amount of cannabis, usually 1 to 2.5 mg THC, for subtle effects.
- Milligrams (mg)
- The unit used to measure cannabinoid content in edibles, tinctures and other dosed products.
- Myrcene
- A common terpene with earthy, musky notes, also found in mangoes and hops.
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- OLCC
- The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, the state agency that licenses and regulates recreational cannabis businesses.
- OMMP
- The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program, run by the Oregon Health Authority, which registers medical cannabis patients.
- Ounce
- A measure of flower, about 28 grams.
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- Phenotype (Pheno)
- The specific traits a plant shows, such as aroma and appearance. Plants of the same strain can express different phenotypes.
- Pinene
- A terpene with a fresh pine aroma, also found in pine needles and rosemary.
- Popcorn Buds
- Small buds from the lower part of the plant. Same plant, smaller size, and usually a lower price.
- Potency
- How strong a product is, usually shown as a THC or CBD percentage for flower and concentrates, or in mg for edibles.
- Pre-Roll
- A ready-made joint, rolled and packaged for convenience.
R
- Resin
- The sticky substance produced by cannabis trichomes, containing cannabinoids and terpenes.
- Rosin
- A solventless concentrate made by pressing cannabis with heat and pressure.
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- Sativa
- A cannabis type traditionally associated with uplifting, energising effects.
- Shake
- Small pieces of flower that break off buds. Often used for rolling and sold at a lower price.
- Shatter
- A glass-like, brittle concentrate that snaps when broken.
- Smalls
- Small buds sold at a lower price than large buds from the same plants.
- Strain
- A specific variety of cannabis with its own genetics, aroma and effects, such as Blue Dream or OG Kush.
- Sublingual
- Taken under the tongue, as with tinctures, for faster absorption than swallowing.
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- Terpenes
- Aromatic compounds that give each strain its smell and flavour, such as myrcene, limonene and pinene.
- THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
- The main psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis, responsible for the high.
- THCA
- The non-intoxicating acid form of THC found in raw cannabis. It converts to THC when heated.
- THCV
- A minor cannabinoid found in some sativa-leaning strains, being researched for its distinct effects.
- Tincture
- A liquid cannabis extract taken by dropper, usually under the tongue or added to food and drink.
- Tolerance
- How your body responds to cannabis over time. Regular use can mean you need more to feel the same effects.
- Topical
- A cannabis-infused lotion, balm or patch applied to the skin. Most topicals are non-intoxicating.
- Trichomes
- Tiny, crystal-like glands on cannabis flowers that produce cannabinoids and terpenes.
V
- Vape / Vaporiser
- A device that heats cannabis oil or flower to produce vapour instead of smoke.
W
- Wax
- A soft, sticky concentrate with a texture similar to lip balm.
- Weed
- A popular slang term for cannabis.
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