what does fuse mean?
FUSE as NOUN
- Meaning
- any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
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Hypernyms(s) fuse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
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Hypernyms(s) fuse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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FUSE as VERB
- Meaning
- mix together different elements
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Hypernyms(s) fuse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- make liquid or plastic by heating
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- The storm fused the electric mains
Hypernyms(s) fuse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
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- The substances fused at a very high temperature
Hypernyms(s) fuse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- equip with a fuse
- provide with a fuse
Hypernyms(s) fuse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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