fuse
1fuse
verb \ˈfyüz\fusedfus·ing
Definition of FUSE
transitive verb
1
: to reduce to a liquid or plastic state by heat
2
: to blend thoroughly by or as if by melting together : combine
3
: to stitch by applying heat and pressure with or without the use of an adhesive
intransitive verb
1
a : to become fluid with heat b British : to fail because of the blowing of a fuse
2
: to become blended or joined by or as if by melting together
Origin of FUSE
Latin fusus, past participle of fundere to pour, melt — more at found
First Known Use: 1592
2fuse
nounDefinition of FUSE
: an electrical safety device consisting of or including a wire or strip of fusible metal that melts and interrupts the circuit when the current exceeds a particular amperage
First Known Use of FUSE
1868
Other Electrical Engineering Terms
3fuse
nounDefinition of FUSE
1
: a continuous train of a combustible substance enclosed in a cord or cable for setting off an explosive charge by transmitting fire to it
2
also fuze : a mechanical or electrical detonating device for setting off the bursting charge of a projectile, bomb, or torpedo
Origin of FUSE
Italian fuso spindle, from Latin fusus, of unknown origin
First Known Use: 1644
4fuse
transitive verb \ˈfyüz\fused also fuzedfus·ing also fuz·ing
Definition of FUSE
: to equip with a fuse
Variants of FUSE
fuse also fuze \ˈfyüz\
First Known Use of FUSE
1802
fuse
verb \ˈfyüz\ (Medical Dictionary)fused; fus·ing
Medical Definition of FUSE
transitive verb
: to cause to undergo fusion <fuse a joint>
intransitive verb
: to undergo fusion
fuse
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)In electrical engineering, a safety device that protects electric circuits from the effects of excessive electric currents. A fuse commonly consists of a current-conducting strip or wire of easily fusible metal; whenever the circuit is made to carry a current larger than that for which it is intended, the strip melts to interrupt it.
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