Definition of Priming

1. Noun. The act of making something ready.

Generic synonyms: Preparation, Readying

2. Noun. Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.
Exact synonyms: Fuse, Fusee, Fuze, Fuzee, Primer
Specialized synonyms: Detonating Fuse, Safety Fuse, Time-fuse
Generic synonyms: Igniter, Ignitor, Light, Lighter
Derivative terms: Fuse, Prime

3. Noun. The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface.
Exact synonyms: Flat Coat, Ground, Primer, Primer Coat, Priming Coat, Undercoat
Generic synonyms: Coat Of Paint
Specialized synonyms: Couch
Derivative terms: Ground, Prime, Undercoat

Definition of Priming

1. n. The powder or other combustible used to communicate fire to a charge of gunpowder, as in a firearm.

Definition of Priming

1. Noun. (psychology) The implicit memory effect in which exposure to a stimulus influences response to a subsequent stimulus. ¹

2. Noun. A substance used as a primer. ¹

3. Verb. (present participle of prime) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Priming

1. the act of one that primes [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Priming

primeval forest
primeval forests
primeval soup
primevally
primeverose
primevous
primi
primidone
primigenial
primigravid
primigravida
primigravids
primigravity
primine
primines
priming (current term)
priming coat
primings
primip
primipara
primiparae
primiparas
primiparous
primipilar
primips
primitial
primitive
primitive art
primitive concept
primitive concepts

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