unprimed
- adjective
- /ʌnˈpraɪmd/
- Specialized
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sin imprimación
- But I don't think that it's going to bond well with this unprimed raw canvas.
- unprimed canvas
- unprimed paper
Examples
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But without dismantling the whole flimsy carport, I couldn't figure out how to reach that last unscraped, unprimed, unpainted triangle of wall.
Academic text (2000) -
I can buy primed wood if I want to now, instead of unprimed.
Blog text (11) -
The artist chose to paint directly on the unprimed canvas to achieve a more textured effect.
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Many painters prefer working with unprimed paper for certain techniques because it allows for more absorption of the paint.
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Using unprimed wood can result in a different finish compared to primed surfaces, making it a choice for experimental projects.
How Primed
Surface Forms
Morphology
unprimed = primed (transparent) = un + prime + ed
A straightforward negation of 'primed' (coated with primer), so learners who know 'primed' will derive the meaning.
Etymology
Unprimed is made from un- and primed, where prime and primer come from the idea of 'to prepare' and a 'first coat'. Think of a wall that has not had that first protective layer. So an unprimed surface is one not given the preparatory coat, which is why paint may not hold well.