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Fuse

Fyooz

/ˈfjuːz/

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fuse

Dictionary meaning

Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.

Examples

  • The storm fused the electric mains.
  • The substances fused at a very high temperature.

Synonyms: priming

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