Associations to the word «Priming»

PRIMING, noun. (psychology) The implicit memory effect in which exposure to a stimulus influences response to a subsequent stimulus.

PRIMING, noun. A substance used as a primer.

PRIMING, noun. The powder or other combustible used to communicate fire to a charge of gunpowder, as in a firearm.

PRIMING, noun. The first coating of colour, size, etc. laid on canvas, or on a building or other surface.

PRIMING, noun. The carrying over of water, with the steam, from the boiler, as into the cylinder.

PRIMING, verb. Present participle of prime

PRIMING, noun. The act of making something ready.

PRIMING, noun. Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.

PRIMING, noun. The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface.