priming

• Nom désignant l'action de préparer quelque chose avant usage, notamment l'amorçage d'un dispositif, l'application d'une couche de fond avant peinture, ou le chargement initial d'un système.

A noun referring to the act of preparing something for use, an igniter used to start combustion of a propellant, or the initial coat of paint or size applied to a surface.

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1. Preparation or making readyB2formal

   The act of making something ready for use or action.

   Préparation avant utilisation

   • The priming of the engine took several minutes.
   • Proper priming of the pump is essential for it to work.
   • The team focused on priming the equipment before the test.

   Synonymesbriefingcoachinggroominggroundworkorientationpreparationreadying

2. Igniter for propellantC1formaltechnical

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

   Amorce pour propergol

   • The priming charge was carefully placed in the cannon.
   • A small amount of priming powder was used to start the rocket engine.
   • The technician checked the priming mechanism for any defects.

   Synonymesfusefuseefuzefuzeeprimer

3. B2formaltechnical

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

   Couche d'impression

   • Apply a coat of priming before painting the wall.
   • The priming layer helps the paint adhere better.
   • He used a white priming for the wooden surface.

   Synonymesgroundprimerundercoat

• Verbe désignant l'action de préparer quelque chose pour une utilisation ou un fonctionnement, ou de le mettre en état de fonctionnement.

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing something for use or action, or making something ready.

1. Prepare for useB2formal

   To prepare something for use or operation, especially by making it ready for a specific function.

   Préparer (à l'emploi)

   • The technician primed the engine before starting it.
   • She primed the canvas with a layer of white paint.
   • You need to prime the pump before it can draw water.

   Synonymesbriefcoachequipgear uppreparereadyset up

   Antonymesdeactivatedepletedisabledisarmunload

2. Prepare someoneB2formal

   To give someone information or training in advance to prepare them for a situation.

   préparer (quelqu'un)

   • The coach primed the team for the championship game.
   • He was primed with all the facts before the interview.
   • The teacher primed the students for the difficult exam.

   Synonymesalertbriefcoachcuegroominstructprepareready

3. ExplosivesC1formal

   To prepare an explosive device for detonation.

   amorcer (un explosif)

   • The soldier primed the grenade before throwing it.
   • They primed the explosives to demolish the building.
   • The bomb was primed and ready to detonate.

   Synonymesarmchargeloadprepareset