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pump-priming — noun 1》 the introduction of fluid into a pump to prepare it for working. 2》 the stimulation of economic activity by investment. Derivatives pump prime verb pump primer noun … English new terms dictionary
Priming — Prime Prime, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Primed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Priming}.] [From {Prime}, a.] 1. To apply priming to, as a musket or a cannon; to apply a primer to, as a metallic cartridge. [1913 Webster] 2. To lay the first color, coating, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
primer — primer1 noun 1》 a substance painted on wood, metal, etc. as a preparatory coat. 2》 a cap or cylinder containing a compound which ignites the charge in a cartridge or explosive. 3》 a small pump for priming an engine. primer2 noun a book providing… … English new terms dictionary
engine priming — The process of spraying gasoline into the induction system of a piston engine to start the engine. This is done with the help of a primer or a priming pump. Engine primer as seen from cockpit … Aviation dictionary
To prime a pump — Prime Prime, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Primed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Priming}.] [From {Prime}, a.] 1. To apply priming to, as a musket or a cannon; to apply a primer to, as a metallic cartridge. [1913 Webster] 2. To lay the first color, coating, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Prime — Prime, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Primed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Priming}.] [From {Prime}, a.] 1. To apply priming to, as a musket or a cannon; to apply a primer to, as a metallic cartridge. [1913 Webster] 2. To lay the first color, coating, or preparation… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Primed — Prime Prime, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Primed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Priming}.] [From {Prime}, a.] 1. To apply priming to, as a musket or a cannon; to apply a primer to, as a metallic cartridge. [1913 Webster] 2. To lay the first color, coating, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
New Deal — Franklin D. Roosevelt, promotor del New Deal, transformó considerablemente la economía estadounidense para salir de la Gran Depresión. New … Wikipedia Español
prime — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English prīm, from Latin prima hora first hour Date: before 12th century 1. a. often capitalized the second of the canonical hours b. the first hour of the day usually considered either as 6 a.m. or the … New Collegiate Dictionary
prime — [prīm] adj. [ME < MFr < L primus, first < OL pri, before < IE base * per , beyond > FAR, FIRST] 1. first in time; original; primitive; primary 2. first in rank or authority; chief [the prime minister] 3. first in importance or… … English World dictionary
