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Every vaping term you'll see on Ice Vape, explained in plain English — from MTL and nic salts to mesh coils and TPD limits.
The essentials are MTL vs DTL (how you inhale), nic salt vs freebase (the nicotine type), VG/PG ratio (the liquid base), and puff count (device lifespan). Understanding these four makes choosing a vape far easier.
A vaping style where you draw vapour into your mouth first, then inhale — like a cigarette. Suits high-nicotine salts and low-power pod kits.
Inhaling vapour straight into the lungs, used with higher-power sub-ohm devices and lower-nicotine e-liquids for big clouds.
Nicotine in its natural salt form blended with a mild acid, giving a smoother throat hit and faster absorption than freebase — ideal for pod kits. UK max 20mg/ml.
The traditional form of nicotine in e-liquid; harsher at high strengths, better suited to sub-ohm DTL vaping at lower mg.
A thick, sweet base liquid that produces vapour/clouds. Higher VG ratios suit sub-ohm devices.
A thin base liquid that carries flavour and gives throat hit. Higher PG suits MTL pod kits.
The blend of the two base liquids, e.g. 50/50 (balanced, MTL) or 70/30 (more cloud, DTL).
The UK Tobacco Products Directive rules: nicotine capped at 20mg/ml, e-liquid bottles max 10ml, tanks/pods max 2ml.
A coil using a flat mesh strip for even heating — better flavour and longer life than traditional wire coils.
A coil with resistance below 1.0 ohm, used for high-power DTL vaping and large clouds.
The unit of electrical resistance of a coil. Lower ohms = more power/vapour; higher ohms = tighter MTL draw.
Milliamp-hours — the battery capacity of a device. Higher mAh means longer use between charges.
A compact device using replaceable or refillable pods instead of a separate tank — the main legal replacement for disposables.
A sealed pod that comes filled with e-liquid; you click it in and vape, then replace it when empty.
A single-use device with a built-in battery and pre-filled liquid — banned for sale in the UK since 1 June 2025.
The manufacturer's estimate of how many draws a device delivers before the liquid or battery runs out.
The sensation felt at the back of the throat when vaping; stronger with higher nicotine, PG and freebase.
A larger bottle of nicotine-free e-liquid with space to add a nic shot, popular for sub-ohm vaping.
A small 10ml bottle of concentrated nicotine added to a shortfill to reach your chosen strength.
Wetting a new coil's wicking material with e-liquid before use to prevent a burnt taste (dry hit).
The unpleasant burnt taste from vaping a coil that hasn't absorbed enough e-liquid.
A tobacco-free sachet placed under the lip that releases nicotine through the gum — no smoke or vapour.
The power output of a device in watts; higher wattage produces more heat, vapour and flavour intensity.
The adjustable air intake on a device that controls how tight (MTL) or airy (DTL) the draw feels.
MTL (mouth-to-lung) mimics a cigarette draw and suits high-strength nic salts in pod kits; DTL (direct-to-lung) inhales straight to the lungs on higher-power devices for bigger clouds.
Nic salt is smoother and absorbs faster, ideal for pod kits at up to 20mg. Freebase gives a harsher hit and suits lower-strength sub-ohm vaping.
UK TPD law caps e-liquid nicotine at 20mg/ml, refill bottles at 10ml and tanks/pods at 2ml.
Contains nicotine, an addictive substance. For adults 18+ only — not for non-smokers or non-vapers. Last reviewed July 2026 by Ice Vape.