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fuse1
noun , elec a safety device consisting of a length of wire which melts when the current exceeds a certain value, thereby breaking the circuit. See also blow1 ( verb 8).
verb (fused , fusing ) tr & intr
1 to melt as a result of the application of heat.
2 (also fuse together) to join by, or as if by, melting together.
3 said of an electric circuit or appliance: to cease to function as a result of the melting of a fuse.
[16c: from Latin fundere , fusum to melt]
blow a fuse colloq to lose one's temper.
noun , elec a safety device consisting of a length of wire which melts when the current exceeds a certain value, thereby breaking the circuit. See also blow1 ( verb 8).
verb (fused , fusing ) tr & intr
1 to melt as a result of the application of heat.
2 (also fuse together) to join by, or as if by, melting together.
3 said of an electric circuit or appliance: to cease to function as a result of the melting of a fuse.
[16c: from Latin fundere , fusum to melt]
blow a fuse colloq to lose one's temper.
fuse2 or (US) fuze
noun a cord or cable containing combustible material, used for detonating a bomb or explosive charge.
verb (fused , fusing ) to fit with such a device.
[17c: from Latin fusus spindle]
have a short fuse or burn on a short fuse to be quick-tempered.
noun a cord or cable containing combustible material, used for detonating a bomb or explosive charge.
verb (fused , fusing ) to fit with such a device.
[17c: from Latin fusus spindle]
have a short fuse or burn on a short fuse to be quick-tempered.
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