priming
n.n. the process of preparing a surface or a person for a specific task. In science, it means making a material ready for a chemical reaction or a person ready to react in a certain way.
n. the process of preparing a surface or material to receive a subsequent coating or treatment. In psychology, it refers to the process of activating specific associations in a person's mind to influence their subsequent behavior or responses.
The priming of the surface is essential before painting.
Psychologists used priming to show how seeing the word 'cold' makes people more likely to hold a cup of hot coffee.
In industrial settings, the priming of metal surfaces with a specialized chemical solution ensures that the subsequent epoxy coating adheres perfectly and resists corrosion for decades.