e-liquid

[ ee-lik-wid ]

noun

1. the fluid that is turned into vapor in an e-cigarette or the like, usually containing nicotine, water, and propylene glycol or glycerol, and sometimes flavorings.

Word History and Origins

Origin of e-liquid¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

It specifically noted potentially harmful chemicals leaching from e-liquid pods.

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The e-liquid inside vapes also includes the kinds of additives commonly found in processed foods such as sauces and cake mixes.

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When the e-liquid heats up, these break down into chemicals such as formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.

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The vape Izzy uses contains 2% nicotine - which is the maximum allowed under UK regulations - and can hold 10ml of e-liquid, which is more than the 2ml allowed under UK laws.*

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One tip for vapers is to reduce the nicotine strength of their e-liquid in two to four-week stages, working down to 0% solutions.

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