formulary vs primer

formulary

noun
  • A list of formulas; a collection of set forms to be followed, especially in religious belief. 

  • A pharmacopoeia or list of available drugs, particularly prescription drugs 

  • A list of drugs, created by health insurers, hospitals, or prescription drug plans, that defines how costs for any drug are shared between patient and health care provider, typically broken down by tiers such as preferred generics with lowest copay, or preferred brand with higher copay, or non-preferred brand and not covered tiers with the highest cost to the patient. 

  • An ancient or medieval collection of models for official writings. 

  • A collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics. 

adj
  • Stated; prescribed; ritual. 

primer

noun
  • Any of various similar works issued in England for private prayer in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer. 

  • A layer of such a substance. 

  • A prayer or devotional book intended for laity, initially an abridgment of the breviary and manual including the hours of the Virgin Mary, 15 gradual and 7 penitential psalms, the litany, the placebo and dirige forming the office of the dead, and the commendations. 

  • An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts. 

  • An elementary school class; an elementary school student. (No longer used.) 

  • A molecule which initiates the synthesis of an enzyme, (especially) a single-stranded nucleic acid molecule which initiates DNA replication. 

  • A pheromone which interacts first with the endocrine system. 

  • Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive. 

  • A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell. 

  • A layer of makeup that goes beneath the foundation; undermakeup. 

  • A substance used to prime wood, metal, etc. in preparation for painting. 

  • A device used to prime an internal combustion engine with gasoline, (especially) in airplanes. 

  • A person who prunes trees. 

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