priming in English dictionary

  • priming

    Meanings and definitions of "priming"

    • (psychology) The implicit memory effect in which exposure to a stimulus influences response to a subsequent stimulus.
    • A substance used as a primer.
    • Present participle of prime.
    • noun
      (psychology)
      The implicit memory effect in which exposure to a stimulus influences response to a subsequent stimulus.
    • noun
      A substance used as a primer.
    • noun
      The powder or other combustible used to communicate fire to a charge of gunpowder, as in a firearm.
    • noun
      The first coating of colour, size, etc. laid on canvas, or on a building or other surface.
    • noun
      The carrying over of water, with the steam, from the boiler, as into the cylinder.
    • verb
      present participle of [i]prime[/i]
    • noun
      any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
    • noun
      the act of making something ready
    • noun
      the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

    Synonyms of "priming" in English dictionary

    flat coat, undercoat, priming coat are the top synonyms of "priming" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of priming

    • priming ( plural  primings)
    • priming (plural primings)
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