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igniter vs primer

primer vs igniter

igniter and primer both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
igniter Yes No No No
primer Yes No No No
As nouns, primer is a hyponym of igniter; that is, primer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than igniter:
  • igniter: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
  • primer: any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
igniter (noun) primer (noun)
a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
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Difference between igniter and primer

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