What is "primer" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does primer mean in English? Meaning of primer definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "primer" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "primer": an introductory textbook

Noun

  • Meaning: an introductory textbook
  • Synonyms: primer
  • Hyponyms: hornbook speller
  • Hypernyms: school text schoolbook text text edition textbook
  • Pronunciation in US: enPR

    Pronunciation in UK: prīʹmə, IPA(key)

    Hyphenation: pri‧mer

    Meaning of "primer": any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

    Noun

  • Meaning: any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
  • Synonyms: fuse fusee fuze fuzee primer priming
  • Hyponyms: detonating fuse safety fuse time-fuse
  • Hypernyms: igniter ignitor light lighter
  • Pronunciation in US: enPR

    Pronunciation in UK: prīʹmə, IPA(key)

    Hyphenation: pri‧mer

    Meaning of "primer": the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

    Noun

  • Meaning: the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
  • Synonyms: flat coat ground primer primer coat priming priming coat undercoat
  • Hyponyms: couch
  • Hypernyms: coat of paint
  • Pronunciation in US: enPR

    Pronunciation in UK: prīʹmə, IPA(key)

    Hyphenation: pri‧mer

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    primer in English: primer
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