priming

(noun) the act of making something ready.

(noun) any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant. Synonyms: fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, primer.

(noun) the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface. Synonyms: flat coat, ground, primer, primer coat, priming coat, undercoat.

(verb) insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing. Synonyms: prime. Examples: "Prime a cannon." "Prime a mine."

(verb) cover with a primer; apply a primer to. Synonyms: prime, ground, undercoat.

(verb) fill with priming liquid. Synonyms: prime. Examples: "Prime a car engine."