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primer (s) (noun), primers (pl)
1. A basic or introductory text to a subject for students just starting to study a topic: Mrs. Hillman distributed several primers to the students before they started studying biology.
2. With home repairs, a basic undercoating applied before painting a surface used to seal the surface and ensure a quality outcome: When Carol was redecorating her home, she used a primer before painting the new bookshelves.
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