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priming

Pronunciation: /ˈprʌɪmɪŋ/

Definition of priming

noun

[mass noun]

a substance which primes something for use or action, in particular:
another term for primer¹.
gunpowder placed in the pan of a firearm to ignite a charge: he checked the priming of his gun