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Primer

Scope note

A white ground or other coating applied to a surface before painting to give uniform texture and absorbency. MAYER

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300015304

Broader Terms used

<surface preparation materials>

Narrower Terms used

polymer primer

Created

13yrs ago

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