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Distillate
A highly refined cannabis oil stripped down to nearly pure THC, with terpenes and other compounds removed during processing. Distillate is potent, flavorless, and the workhorse of many vape carts and edibles. Producers often reintroduce terpenes afterward to restore aroma and a more strain-like effect.
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- Concentrate
- A potent cannabis extract that strips the plant down to its cannabinoids and terpenes, reaching far higher THC levels than flower. Concentrates include shatter, wax, rosin, live resin, and distillate. They are consumed by dabbing, vaporizing, or adding to flower, and are best approached carefully by newcomers.
- Live resin
- A premium concentrate made from cannabis that is flash-frozen at harvest instead of dried, preserving the fresh terpene profile lost in normal curing. Live resin is prized for intense aroma and a more flavorful, full-bodied high. It usually costs more than standard concentrates because of the freezing process and yield loss.
- Potency
- How strong a cannabis product is, usually expressed as total THC or combined cannabinoid percentage. High potency is not the same as high quality — terpene content and balance shape the experience just as much. Chasing the biggest number on the jar often leads to a harsher, less nuanced high.
- Vaporizer
- A device that heats cannabis flower or concentrate just below combustion, producing inhalable vapor instead of smoke. Vaporizing is generally gentler on the lungs than smoking and preserves more terpene flavor. Vapes range from refillable flower units to disposable distillate cartridges that screw onto a battery.
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