priming

[ prahy-ming ]
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noun
  1. the powder or other material used to ignite a charge.

  2. the act of a person or thing that primes.

  1. material used as a primer, or a first coat or layer of paint, size, etc.

Origin of priming

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; prime + -ing1

Other words from priming

  • self-priming, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for priming

priming

/ (ˈpraɪmɪŋ) /


noun
  1. something used to prime

  2. a substance, used to ignite an explosive charge

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