English dictionary

fuse

/f/j//u/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded

noun.artifact

Synonyms electrical fuse safety fuse

Source: WordNet 3.0
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

noun.artifact

Synonyms fusee fuze fuzee primer priming

Source: WordNet 3.0
A tube or casing filled with combustible matter, by means of which a charge of powder is ignited, as in blasting; -- called also <i>fuzee</i>. See <u>Fuze</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913
A wire, bar, or strip of fusible metal inserted for safety in an electric circuit. When the current increases beyond a certain safe strength, the metal melts, interrupting the circuit and thereby preventing possibility of damage.

noun

Source: webster1913

mix together different elements

verb.change

Synonyms blend coalesce combine commingle conflate flux immix meld merge mix

Source: WordNet 3.0
become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat

verb.change

Examples
The substances fused at a very high temperature.

Source: WordNet 3.0
equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse

verb.competition

Antonyms defuse

Source: WordNet 3.0
make liquid or plastic by heating

verb.change

Examples
The storm fused the electric mains.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To liquefy by heat; to render fluid; to dissolve; to melt.

verb

Source: webster1913
To be reduced from a solid to a fluid state by heat; to be melted; to melt.

verb

Source: webster1913