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March 20, 2020

420

Four-twenty, 420, 4:20, or 4/20 is slang for marijuana and in cannabis culture for the consumption of cannabis. This slang term has come to represent the “ideal” time for smoking marijuana, being 4:20Four-twenty, 420, 4:20, or 4/20 is slang for marijuana and in cannabis culture for the consumption of cannabis. This slang term has come to represent the “ideal” time for smoking marijuana, being 4:20 pm, and has become synonymous with the date 4/20 being designated as “national pot day.” It’s a commonly known term in cannabis ... Read More ›

March 30, 2020

Adapters

An Adaptor is an attachment accessory that ensures ease of consumption. This beneficial component makes the consumption of marijuana a much easier activity. Initially, an adapter might look confusing,An Adaptor is an attachment accessory that ensures ease of consumption. This beneficial component makes the consumption of marijuana a much easier activity. Initially, an adapter might look confusing, but upon knowing its utility, users might simply get hooked to this novel glass device. An adapter adds a personalized level of comfort while in usage. ... Read More ›

March 30, 2020

Adult Use

Adult use, or recreational use, is a term that is selectively used by some state legislatures in the US to denote cannabis dispensaries. These dispensaries can sell cannabis to patrons of age 21 and above.Adult use, or recreational use, is a term that is selectively used by some state legislatures in the US to denote cannabis dispensaries. These dispensaries can sell cannabis to patrons of age 21 and above. To buy cannabis from such a dispensary, one needs to show a state-issued ID as proof of age. Different states ... Read More ›

March 20, 2020

Aeroponics

Aeroponics is the process of growing cannabis plants in an air or mist environment without the use of soil or an aggregate medium, and uses no medium for the roots. The word “aeroponic” isAeroponics is the process of growing cannabis plants in an air or mist environment without the use of soil or an aggregate medium, and uses no medium for the roots. The word “aeroponic” is derived from the Greek meanings of aer (meaning air) and ponos (meaning labor).  Aeroponics differs from both conventional hydroponics, aquaponics, and ... Read More ›

March 30, 2020

Anther

An Anther is part of the anatomy of a cannabis plant. It is an oval-shaped sac that is situated towards the end of the stamen. This is the place where pollen is produced and stored. The pollen is thenAn Anther is part of the anatomy of a cannabis plant. It is an oval-shaped sac that is situated towards the end of the stamen. This is the place where pollen is produced and stored. The pollen is then released male plant. The anthers if not disturbed will scatter pollen into the air. In cannabis ... Read More ›

March 30, 2020

Ash Catcher

An ash catcher is an accessory that keeps your water pipe or bong clean. An Ash Catcher works as an extension to your smoking device, working to filter the smoke and reduce the amount of tar that entersAn ash catcher is an accessory that keeps your water pipe or bong clean. An Ash Catcher works as an extension to your smoking device, working to filter the smoke and reduce the amount of tar that enters the main chamber o the pipe or bong. Its main purpose is to stop any trash such ... Read More ›

March 5, 2020

Atomizer

An atomizer is a part of the equipment that is used to smoke cannabis. In this case, vape pens are widely used for e-liquid strains and what an atomizer does is heat that e-liquid to convert it into theAn atomizer is a part of the equipment that is used to smoke cannabis. In this case, vape pens are widely used for e-liquid strains and what an atomizer does is heat that e-liquid to convert it into the vapor state. At times, the whole space that contains the coil and other heating elements is ... Read More ›

March 29, 2020

Autoflower

The breed of the cannabis plant, autoflower, got the name due to the plant’s nature of being able to initiate the flowering stage automatically, once the plant attains a certain age, in additionThe breed of the cannabis plant, autoflower, got the name due to the plant’s nature of being able to initiate the flowering stage automatically, once the plant attains a certain age, in addition to the amount of sunlight obtained in that course of its life. In other words, the plant automatically starts flowering within 2 ... Read More ›

March 29, 2020

Azulene

Azulene is a dark blue organic compound. The compound got its name from the Spanish term Azul. The meaning of this term in Spanish is Blue. The history of this compound dates back to the 15th century.Azulene is a dark blue organic compound. The compound got its name from the Spanish term Azul. The meaning of this term in Spanish is Blue. The history of this compound dates back to the 15th century. Initially, it was found by steam-distilling chamomile. The chemical combination of this compound encompasses cycloheptatriene and cyclopentadiene rings. ... Read More ›

February 28, 2020

Badder Budder Batter

Badder, or batter, is a type of consistency for concentrated cannabis. It is identified by its malleable texture and looks and feels quite similar to frosting. There is no one type of badder though, forBadder, or batter, is a type of consistency for concentrated cannabis. It is identified by its malleable texture and looks and feels quite similar to frosting. There is no one type of badder though, for its appearance depends on the quality of the starting materials as well as the methods of extraction. It can be ... Read More ›