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resin
What does resin mean?
The dark, sticky tar-like residue that accumulates inside pipes and bongs from smoking; some desperate smokers scrape and re-smoke it.
"The bowl was so clogged with resin it barely pulled."
Origin
From 'resin', the plant's sticky secretion, extended to pipe buildup.
Frequently asked questions
What is resin in a pipe?
It's the dark, sticky, tar-like residue that builds up inside pipes and bongs from smoking cannabis over time.
Can you smoke resin?
Some smokers scrape and re-smoke it when out of flower, but it's harsh, tastes bad and is mostly tar rather than fresh cannabinoids.
Is pipe resin the same as plant resin?
Not quite. The word comes from the plant's sticky secretion, but in this slang sense it means the burnt buildup left inside your smoking gear.
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