priming

(prīmiŋ)

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that primes
  2. the explosive used to set off the charge in a gun or in blasting
  3. primer (sense )

See priming in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The act of one that primes.
  2. The explosive used to ignite a charge.
  3. A preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface.

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