Meaning of fuse in English

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Verb
fuse
Etymology
late 16th century: from Latin fus-‘poured, melted’, from the verb fundere
Definitions
1. mix together different elements
Examples
- « The colors blend well »
Derived terms
2. become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
Examples
- « The substances fused at a very high temperature »
3. equip with a fuse
Examples
- « provide with a fuse »
Antonyms
- defuse
Derived terms
4. make liquid or plastic by heating
Examples
- « The storm fused the electric mains »
Derived terms
- fusion
Noun
fuse
Etymology
mid 17th century: from Italian fuso, from Latin fusus‘spindle’
Definitions
1. electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
Derived terms
- prime

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