Cannabis glossary

A "wake and bake" is the practice of consuming cannabis shortly after waking up, often as a morning ritual.

One-sentence definition: Water activity is a measure of the free moisture in cannabis, indicating its potential for microbial growth.

Water activity (aw) measures the free moisture in a product, affecting its shelf life and safety.

Wax is a potent cannabis concentrate known for its soft, wax-like consistency and high THC content.

One-sentence definition: Wet trim is the process of removing excess leaves from cannabis flowers immediately after harvest, while the plant is still fresh and moist.

Whiteflies are small, sap-sucking insects that are common pests affecting a wide variety of plants, including cannabis.

Windburn refers to the damage caused to cannabis plants by excessive wind exposure, leading to leaf desiccation and browning.

Winterization is a purification process in cannabis extraction that removes fats and waxes to produce a cleaner extract.

Wiped-film distillation is a process used to purify and separate cannabis extracts by removing impurities under reduced pressure and temperature.

Woody is a sensory descriptor used to describe a cannabis aroma or flavour reminiscent of wood, such as pine or cedar.

Worm castings are nutrient-rich excretions from earthworms, commonly used to enhance soil and plant growth.