Noun: primer prI-mu(r)
- An introductory textbook
"The primer on quantum physics helped beginners grasp the fundamental concepts"
- Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
"The technician carefully attached the primer to the firework";
- fuse, fuze [N. Amer], fusee, fuzee [N. Amer], priming
- The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
"The painter applied a primer to the wall before adding the final colour";
- flat coat, ground, priming, primer coat, priming coat, undercoat
Derived forms: primers
Type of: coat of paint, igniter, ignitor, light, lighter, school text, schoolbook, text, text edition, textbook
Encyclopedia: Primer, The