Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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primer | Yes | No | No | No |
prime | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
primer (noun) | prime (noun) |
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any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant | a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself |
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface | the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest |
an introductory textbook | the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. |
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity |
primer (adjective) | prime (adjective) |
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of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers | |
being at the best stage of development | |
of superior grade | |
used of the first or originating agent | |
first in rank or degree |
primer (verb) | prime (verb) |
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insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing | |
fill with priming liquid | |
cover with a primer; apply a primer to |