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priming

Syllabification: (prim·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈprīmiNG/
Definition of priming

noun

  • a substance that prepares something for use or action, in particular.
  • another term for primer1.
  • gunpowder placed in the pan of a firearm to ignite a charge.

priming in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of priming in the British & World English dictionary
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