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prim

/pɹɪm/

Meanings
  • prefix

    A prefix used in chemistry denoting one or more atoms or groups of atoms linked to a parent molecule through a carbon atom.

  • noun

    In computer programming, a primitive data type is a basic data type that is not composed of other data types.


Variants
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prim , primly , primmer , primmest , primness , primnesses , primmed , primming , prims
Etymology
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The prefix 'prim-' is derived from the Latin word 'primus', meaning 'first'. In the context of chemistry, it indicates the presence of a functional group that is attached to the main molecule via a carbon atom.


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  1. The prefix 'prim-' is used in various fields, including chemistry, computer programming, and biology.

  2. The word 'prim' is also used as a verb, meaning to prepare or make ready, as in priming a pump or priming a paintbrush.


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  1. functional group: A localized region of a molecule responsible for specific chemical reactions.

  2. chemistry: The science of matter and its properties, interactions, and transformations.

  3. computer programming: The process of designing and building software to accomplish specific tasks.


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In chemistry, the prefix 'prim-' is used to denote functional groups such as primitives, primers, and priming groups. In computer programming, it is used to refer to basic data types such as integers, floats, and booleans.

How to Memorize "prim"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize the prefix 'prim-', imagine a small particle or group of atoms attached to a larger molecule through a carbon atom.

  2. associate

    - Associate the prefix 'prim-' with the idea of 'first' or 'beginning', as it often denotes the presence of a functional group at the start of a molecule.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the meaning of 'prim' as a prefix in chemistry, use the mnemonic 'P ReMinds Me Of First'.


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