noun
- An electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded.
- synonyms: electrical fuse, safety fuse
- Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.
verb
- Mix together different elements.
- usage: "The colors blend well"
- Become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat.
- usage: "The substances fused at a very high temperature"
- Equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse.
- Make liquid or plastic by heating.
- usage: "The storm fused the electric mains"
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