priming

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priming

The painter applies a coat of priming to the bare wood.

Definition

Noun: 1. A preparatory coat of paint or similar substance applied to a surface: This is the first layer, often called a primer or undercoat, which prepares a surface (like wood, metal, or wall) for the final coats of paint by sealing it, improving adhesion, and providing a uniform base. 2. A substance or device used to ignite a propellant: This refers to the material (like a small explosive charge or a percussion cap) or mechanism that initiates the burning or explosion of the main fuel or propellant in an engine, firearm, or explosive device. 3. The act of preparing or making something ready: This is the process of getting something into a state of readiness for operation or use.

Examples of Usage
  • As a preparatory coat:
    • Applying a good priming is essential for a smooth, long-lasting paint job.
    • The priming on the old door had cracked, causing the topcoat to peel.
  • As an igniter:
    • The mechanic checked the priming system of the old diesel engine.
    • A faulty priming charge caused the artillery shell to misfire.
  • As the act of preparing:
    • The priming of the pump involved filling it with water to create suction.
    • His careful priming of the audience ensured they were receptive to his main argument.
Advanced Usage
  • Psychological Priming: In psychology and cognitive science, "priming" refers to a technique where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, often unconsciously.
    • The study showed that priming participants with words related to elderly people made them walk more slowly.
Variants and Related Words
  • Prime (verb): To prepare or make ready. (e.g., / )
  • Primer (noun):
    • The paint or substance used for priming a surface.
    • A cap or cylinder containing a compound that ignites the propellant in a firearm.
    • An introductory textbook.
Synonyms
  • For coat: Undercoat, base coat, ground, primer.
  • For igniter: Igniter, fuse, detonator, charge.
  • For act of preparing: Preparation, readying, conditioning, setting up.
Related Phrases
  • Priming the pump: This idiom originates from the act of adding liquid to a pump to start it, but it is often used metaphorically to describe stimulating an activity or economy by investing initial resources.
    • The government is priming the pump of the economy with new infrastructure spending.
priming

The painter applies a coat of priming to the bare wood.

Noun
  1. the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
  2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
  3. the act of making something ready

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