fuse — A safety device consisting of a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A safety device consisting of a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level
Pronunciation (IPA): /fjuːz/
Example Sentences
- My dad has a short fuse when it comes to technology problems
- The chocolate and caramel fuse together to create an amazing flavor
- I accidentally blew a fuse trying to use three hair dryers at once
fuse
NOUN[/fjuːz/]
A safety device consisting of a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level
The blacksmith heats two iron rods until they fuse into one solid bar.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fusus', the past participle of 'fundere' (to pour, melt), originally meaning 'melted' or 'poured'. The term evolved from its literal sense of melting metals together to denote electrical safety devices and explosive ignition mechanisms.
Breakdown
Latin fusus (melted, poured) from fundere (to pour, melt). The word's application extended from the physical process of fusing materials to specialized technical devices.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My dad has a short fuse when it comes to technology problems”
“The chocolate and caramel fuse together to create an amazing flavor”
“I accidentally blew a fuse trying to use three hair dryers at once”
“The artist plans to fuse traditional techniques with modern technology”
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