Cannabis glossary

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

Definition: Silica is a compound made of silicon and oxygen, commonly present in soil and used to improve plant growth and structure.

Sinsemilla refers to cannabis plants that are grown without seeds, resulting in higher potency.

One-sentence definition: Skunky refers to a distinct cannabis aroma reminiscent of a strong, pungent smell similar to a skunk's spray.

One-sentence definition: Slow dry is a method of drying cannabis that involves reducing the drying speed to enhance flavour and potency.

A smell-proof bag is a specialized container designed to prevent the escape of odours, often used for storing cannabis.

Snaps are a method of consuming cannabis by quickly inhaling a small amount from a bong or pipe until it is fully burnt.

One-sentence definition: SOG, or Sea of Green, is a cannabis cultivation technique that maximizes yield by growing many small plants close together.

Soil is a natural, organic medium essential for plant growth, including cannabis cultivation.

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

Sour is a tart, tangy flavour profile often found in certain cannabis strains and products.

A spicy aroma in cannabis refers to a scent profile that is sharp, hot, or peppery.

Spider mites are tiny arachnids that infest and damage cannabis plants by sucking out their sap.

A spliff is a rolled cannabis cigarette that typically contains a mixture of tobacco and cannabis.

A spoon pipe is a small, handheld smoking device used to consume cannabis.

A Spray is a cannabis product format that allows for easy, measured administration of cannabinoids through a mist delivered orally or topically.

Definition: Stability testing assesses how cannabis products maintain their quality over time under specific conditions.

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

A stigma is part of a flower's reproductive system, designed to catch pollen.

Stone fruit refers to a flavour or aroma profile in cannabis that resembles fruits with a pit, such as peaches, plums, and cherries.