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vape
What does vape mean?
To consume cannabis by heating it into vapor rather than burning it, using a vaporizer or vape pen.
"I switched to vaping because it's easier on my throat."
Origin
Clipping of 'vaporize'; broad vaping culture applied to cannabis.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'vape' mean?
To vape is to consume cannabis (or nicotine) by heating it into an inhalable vapor rather than burning it. 'Vape' can also refer to the device itself.
How is vaping different from smoking?
Vaping heats the material to release vapor without combustion, whereas smoking burns it, so many users find vaping smoother on the throat.
Where does the word 'vape' come from?
It's a clipping of 'vaporize', drawn from broader vaping culture and applied to cannabis.
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