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Detonator vs Primer - What's the difference?

detonator | primer |

As nouns the difference between detonator and primer

is that detonator is a device used to detonate an explosive device etc while primer is an elementary textbook introducing a topic, or teaching basic concepts.

As an adjective primer is

(obsolete) first; original; primary.

detonator

English

(wikipedia detonator)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
  • (rail transport, UK) a small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.

    • Synonyms

    * (rail transport) torpedo (US)

    Related terms

    * detonate * detonation

    See also

    * (device for detonating explosives) blasting cap

    Anagrams

    * ----

    primer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An elementary textbook introducing a topic, or teaching basic concepts.
  • An elementary book for teaching children to learn the alphabet and to read, write and spell.
    • New Latin Primer (an introductory grammar, published 2008)
  • (biology) A single-stranded nucleic acid molecule required for the of a DNA molecule.
  • Any substance used to start a fire.
  • A small charge that burns furiously when given sufficient electrical current () that ignites the main combustable substances in explosives or ammunition.
  • A layer of paint designed to underlay a topcoat, used to enhance the adhesion and durability of the topcoat and help in protection of the surface.
  • A device used to circulate gasoline into the ignition chamber of an engine.

    • Related terms

    * primary * prime

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (obsolete) First; original; primary.
  • * Drayton
    • the primer English kings

    Derived terms

    * primer fine * primer seizin English heteronyms ----