priming

Definition of Priming in English :

1. priming

the act of making something ready

any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Priming

noun

1.

something used to prime

2.

a substance, used to ignite an explosive charge

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.

primer2 (sense b)

n.

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.