Primer
WordNet
noun
(1) The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
(2) Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
(3) An introductory textbook
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A textbook formerly used in primary education to teach the alphabet and other basic concepts.
- A single-stranded nucleic acid molecule required for the initiation of replication of a DNA molecule.
- Any substance used to start a fire.
- A small charge that burns furiously when given sufficient electrical current (Explosive primer) or when struck with force (percussion caps) that ignites the main combustable substances in explosives or ammunition.
- A layer of paint designed to underlay a topcoat, used to enhance the adhesion and durability of the topcoat and help in protection of the surface.
- A device used to circulate gasoline into the ignition chamber of an engine.