Definition of Detonating fuse

1. Noun. A fuse containing an explosive.

Generic synonyms: Fuse, Fusee, Fuze, Fuzee, Primer, Priming

Lexicographical Neighbors of Detonating Fuse

detinners
detinning
detins
detinue
detinues
detitanation
detonabilities
detonability
detonable
detonatable
detonate
detonated
detonates
detonating
detonating device
detonating fuse (current term)
detonation
detonations
detonative
detonator
detonators
detonization
detonizations
detonize
detonized
detonizes
detonizing
detorsion
detorsions
detort

Literary usage of Detonating fuse

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and (1915)
"A New Safety detonating fuse BY HARRISON SODDER, CORNWALL, PA. ... Before the introduction of the detonating fuse it was found that to insure the best ..."

2. A Dictionary of Military Terms by Edward Samuel Farrow (1918)
"detonating fuse.—A fuse that causes a detonating explosion. ... A primer so constructed as to be exploded by a detonating fuse. Detonation. ..."

3. Gunners' Instruction (mortar Companies) ... 1916-1917 by Journal of the United States Artillery (1916)
"A. (1) The major caliber base detonating fuse, 6.7 inches; (2) The armor piercing base ... Q. What is the purpose of the plug in a base detonating fuse? ..."

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