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Definition of primer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
introductory textintroductory book on a subject
- She bought a primer on computer programming.
2.
paintingTECH. undercoat of paint or size applied to prepare a surfaceTECH.
- He applied a primer before painting the wall to ensure better adhesion..
3.
explosivesTECH. cap or device for detonating an explosiveTECH.
- The technician carefully installed the primer in the explosive device..
4.
cosmeticslayer of makeup under foundation
- Use a primer for a smooth makeup finish.
5.
motorTECH. device priming an engine with fuelTECH.
- The pilot used the primer before starting the engine.
6.
chemistryTECH. molecule starting DNA replicationTECH.
- The primer initiated the DNA synthesis process.
Adjective
introductoryUS serving as an introduction or guideUS
- The primer course provided a basic understanding of the subject.
Images of primer
introductory book on a subject 
undercoat of paint or size applied to prepare a surface 
cap or device for detonating an explosive 
layer of makeup under foundation
Expressions with primer
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first layer of paint on a surface
Apply a primer coat before the final paint.
first layer put on a surface to help later paint stick
Apply a primer coating to the wall before using the colored paint.
size of printer's type, about 10 point
The book was printed in long primer.
printing type size standardized as 36-point
The book was printed in two-line great primer.
type size of 36 points
The title was printed in double great primer for emphasis..
printing type size between English and paragon
The book was printed in great primer type.
Origin of primer
Latin, primus (first)
Terms with primer included in their meaning
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firearms
part of a firearm that strikes the primer
painting
apply a coat of primer paint to a surface
coated
covered with a primer paint or solution
painting prep
coat a surface with primer before decorating
art preparation
apply glue or primer to a surface
firearm component
part of a firearm that strikes the primer to fire a cartridge
ammunition
insert a primer into a gun or charge
painting
having a layer of primer applied
firearms
ammunition with primer in the center of the base
firearms
describing ammunition with a primer in the center
ammunition
cartridge with primer in the center of the base
cartridge
having the primer in the centre of the base
weapon
adapted for cartridges with a central primer
art
primer for paint with white lead
typography
32-point printing type size smaller than double great primer
early reading
primer for study of the alphabet and rudiments
printing
type size between long primer and pica
Examples of primer in a sentence
The primer provided a foundation for beginners. The artist used a primer to prepare the canvas. A primer was necessary to seal the wood before painting. The soldier checked the primer before the mission. A faulty primer can lead to a failed detonation. Apply primer to minimize pores before foundation.
A good primer helps makeup last longer throughout the day. Check the primer before cranking the engine. A faulty primer prevented the boat motor from starting. Researchers added a primer to the DNA sample. A primer is crucial for the replication experiment. The primer chapter covered all the basics. A primer guide was handed out to all participants.
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- French:livre d'introduction, introductif, ...
- German:Leitfaden, einführend, ...
- Italian:manuale, introduttivo, ...
- Spanish:manual, introductorio, ...
- Portuguese:manual, introdutório, ...
- Chinese:入门书, 入门, ...
- Japanese:入門書, 入門の, ...
- Arabic:كِتَاب تَمْهِيدِي, تَمْهِيدِي, ...
- Hebrew:סֵפֶר מָבוֹא, מְבוֹאִי, ...
- Russian:учебник, вводный, ...
- Ukrainian:підручник, вступний, ...
- Hindi:प्राइमर, प्रारंभिक, ...
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