Distillate

Distillate is a refined cannabis extract produced through short-path distillation, isolating a single cannabinoid (typically THC, THCA, or CBD) at 90%+ purity. Distillate has minimal terpenes by default — terpenes are usually added back to flavor it. Distillate is the base ingredient for most modern vape carts and gummies.

Example: Most THCA disposables are filled with distillate plus reintroduced terpenes.

Etymology: Industrial chemistry term adapted to cannabis post-2010.