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Vaporizer
A device that heats cannabis flowers or extracts without burning them – considered a gentler alternative to smoking.
Detailed Explanation
A vaporizer heats cannabis flowers or extracts to a controlled temperature below the combustion point. During this process, cannabinoids and terpenes are released as vapor. Compared to combustion, fewer harmful substances are produced, and many consider it gentler on the respiratory system.
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Decarboxylation
Heating process that converts inactive cannabinoid acids into active cannabinoids.
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Flowers
Dried female cannabis flowers, the most common form of consumption.
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Dabbing
A form of consumption for highly concentrated cannabis extracts: they are vaporized on a hot surface and immediately inhaled.
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