e-cigarette
Battery-powered nicotine device
An e-cigarette is a battery-powered device that heats a liquid into vapor for inhalation, simulating smoking without burning tobacco.
The liquid typically contains nicotine, flavorings, and a propylene glycol base.
E-cigarettes come in various forms—some resemble traditional cigarettes, others look like pens or USB drives.
Also called vapes, vape pens, or electronic cigarettes: She switched from cigarettes to an e-cigarette.
Device producing fine spray
- coilWound circular arrangement
- tankLarge storage vessel
- modSoftware tweak or admin
- podSeed case or cetacean group
cartridge · mouthpiece · battery · wick · ohm · wattage · resistance · refillable
Compulsive substance reliance
- dependenceState of needing another
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- milligramOne-thousandth gram
freebase · buzz · tolerance · habituation · receptors · dopamine · stimulant · satisfaction
Cooling agent from plants
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- mangoSouth Asian stone fruit
- strawberryRed fruit, seeds outside
- blueberrySmall edible Vaccinium fruit
vanilla · watermelon · grape · peach · cherry · bubblegum · caramel · coffee
Buttery flavoring compound
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
- aerosolMist in gas
U.S. health regulator
- marketingPromoting goods to consumers
- advertisingPaid promotional communication
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- exciseRemove by cutting
Minimizing negative outcomes
- transitionChange from one state
- smoke-freeProhibiting tobacco combustion
- step-downVoluntarily leave office
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
relapse · substitute · switching · dual-use · gateway
atomizer
Device producing fine spray
pod · cartridge · mouthpiece · battery · wick · ohm · wattage · resistance · refillable · prefilled
vapor
Gaseous form of liquid
puff · e-liquid · draw · disposable
addiction
Compulsive substance reliance
- dependenceState of needing another
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- withdrawalAct of taking away
milligram · freebase · buzz · tolerance · habituation · receptors · dopamine · stimulant · satisfaction · step-down
menthol
Cooling agent from plants
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- mangoSouth Asian stone fruit
- strawberryRed fruit, seeds outside
blueberry · vanilla · watermelon · grape · peach · cherry · bubblegum · caramel · coffee · lemonade
diacetyl
Buttery flavoring compound
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
aerosol · carcinogen · toxicant · epidemic · harm-reduction
FDA
U.S. health regulator
- marketingPromoting goods to consumers
- advertisingPaid promotional communication
- complianceAdhering to requirements
harm-reduction
Minimizing negative outcomes
- transitionChange from one state
- smoke-freeProhibiting tobacco combustion
- step-downVoluntarily leave office
tapering · relapse · substitute · switching · dual-use · gateway
- battery devicesflashlight, smartphone, laptop, tablet, smartwatch
- Neologismsselfie, blog, vlog, podcast, hashtag
- smokingsmoking, cigar, pipe, lighter, ashtray
- Smokablescigarettes, cigars, joints, pipes, tobacco pipe
- vapingpod, tank, coil, mouthpiece, airflow
- quitting smokingnicotine patch, nicotine gum, nicotine lozenge, cold turkey, nicotine replacement therapy
e-cigarettecigar
Wrapped tobacco for smoking
pipe · cigarette · hookah · chewing tobacco · snuff
e-cigarettesmoking cessation
Discontinuing cigarette use
quitting smoking · nicotine patch · nicotine gum · cold turkey