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primer

Pronunciation: [ˈprɪmər]

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Learn how to use primer in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) a small book or booklet that helps you learn the basics of a subject. It's often used in schools to teach young kids how to read or understand simple concepts.

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The teacher gave us a primer on how to solve simple math problems.

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They didn't have a primer, so understanding the topic was harder for the students.

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Have you ever used a primer to learn something new?

Context: “chemistry”

(noun) a substance that is used to prepare a surface for painting or other treatments. It's like a base layer that helps things stick better.

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We used a primer on the wall before painting it to make the color look brighter.

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Skipping the primer made the paint chip off easily later.

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Why do we need a primer before applying the final coat of paint?

Context: “biotechnology”

(noun) a short piece of DNA or RNA that helps in starting a process during experiments or tests. It's important in science for making copies of DNA.

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Scientists used a primer to help duplicate the DNA for their research.

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Without the right primer, the experiments didn't work as planned.

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What role does a primer play in DNA testing?

How to pronounce primer

Pronunciation: [ˈprɪmər]

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