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Definition of Fuse
1. Verb. Mix together different elements. "The colors blend well"
Generic synonyms: Change Integrity
Specialized synonyms: Gauge, Absorb, Meld, Melt, Blend In, Mix In, Accrete, Conjugate, Admix, Alloy, Syncretise, Syncretize
Derivative terms: Blend, Blend, Coalescency, Coalition, Coalition, Combination, Combine, Combining, Flux, Fusible, Fusion, Fusion, Mix, Mix, Mixable, Mixer, Mixture, Mixture, Mixture, Mixture
Also: Mix Up
2. Noun. An electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded.
Specialized synonyms: Cartridge Fuse, Breaker, Circuit Breaker, Plug Fuse
Generic synonyms: Electrical Device
3. Verb. Become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat. "The substances fused at a very high temperature"
4. Noun. Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.
Specialized synonyms: Detonating Fuse, Safety Fuse, Time-fuse
Generic synonyms: Igniter, Ignitor, Light, Lighter
Derivative terms: Prime
5. Verb. Equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse.
6. Verb. Make liquid or plastic by heating. "The storm fused the electric mains"
Definition of Fuse
1. v. t. To liquefy by heat; to render fluid; to dissolve; to melt.
2. v. i. To be reduced from a solid to a fluid state by heat; to be melted; to melt.
3. n. A tube or casing filled with combustible matter, by means of which a charge of powder is ignited, as in blasting; -- called also fuzee. See Fuze.
4. n. A wire, bar, or strip of fusible metal inserted for safety in an electric circuit. When the current increases beyond a certain safe strength, the metal melts, interrupting the circuit and thereby preventing possibility of damage.
Definition of Fuse
1. Noun. (''also'' '''fuze''' ''in US'') A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device. ¹
2. Noun. (industry mining military) The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device. ¹
3. Noun. A device to prevent the overloading of an electrical circuit. ¹
4. Noun. Indicating a tendency to lose one's temper. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) To melt together; to blend; to mix indistinguishably. ¹
6. Verb. (intransitive) To melt together. ¹
7. Verb. To furnish with or install a fuse. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fuse
1. to equip with a fuse (a detonating device) [v FUSED, FUSING, FUSES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fuse
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