Cannabis glossary

A closed-loop system is a method of cannabis extraction that recycles solvents to enhance efficiency and safety.

A colour remediation column (CRC) is a filtration method used in cannabis extraction to remove unwanted colours and impurities.

Decarboxylation is the process of heating cannabis to activate its psychoactive compounds like THC.

Dewaxing is the process of removing waxes from cannabis extracts to improve purity and stability.

Filtration is the process of removing unwanted particles from cannabis extracts to improve purity and quality.

Fractionation is a process used to separate components of a mixture based on differences in a specific property, such as boiling point or solubility.

Hydrosol is a water-based byproduct of steam distillation often used in cannabis extraction processes.

Mechanical separation is a process used to separate cannabis components without using solvents, relying on physical forces.

Micron bags (25u/45u/73u/90u/120u/160u) are fine mesh bags used in cannabis extraction processes to separate plant material based on size.

Parchment/PTFE sheets are non-stick surfaces used in cannabis extraction and processing to handle sticky concentrates.

Definition: Plates in cannabis extraction refer to the flat, heated surfaces used in rosin presses to extract cannabis concentrates through pressure and heat.

A pre-press mold is a tool used to shape cannabis material before extraction, improving efficiency and yield.

A rosin press is a device used to extract cannabis concentrates by applying heat and pressure to the plant material.

One-sentence definition: A Rotovap, or rotary evaporator, is a laboratory device used to efficiently remove solvents from samples through evaporation.

Short-path distillation is a technique used to purify and separate compounds by heating them under reduced pressure.

One-sentence definition: Sift screens are tools used in cannabis processing to separate plant material based on particle size.

Solvents like butane, propane, and ethanol are chemicals used to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plants.

Steam distillation is a method used to extract essential oils from plants by passing steam through the plant material.

One-sentence definition: A terp fraction is a concentrated extract of terpenes, often used in cannabis products to enhance flavour and aroma.

Vacuum purge is a process used in cannabis extraction to remove solvents by applying a vacuum to lower the boiling point of the solvent.