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Fuse
01
an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong
02
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
to fuse
01
to combine different elements or substances
Transitive: to fuse multiple elements or substances
02
to melt or become liquid due to heat
Intransitive
03
to melt a material or object with intense heat in order to join it with something else
Transitive: to fuse a material or object
04
to equip or install a safety device that interrupts the flow of electricity in a circuit or appliance in the event of an overload
Transitive: to fuse an electric device
fuse
n
fusible
adj
fusible
adj
Example
The fuse blew when the circuit shorted out unexpectedly.
The flow of electricity through the circuit was interrupted by a blown fuse.
He shorted the fuse by connecting the wires incorrectly.
She blew a fuse during the meeting when her ideas were repeatedly dismissed.
The mechanic will insert a new fuse into the circuit to restore power to the appliance.
