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/
Korean meaning: 전류가 안전 수준을 초과할 때 녹아서 전기 회로를 차단하는 안전 장치, 퓨즈
Korean pronunciation: **퓨**즈
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
A safety device consisting of a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level
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Origin
라틴어 'fusus'(녹인, 부어넣은)에서 유래. 원래는 '녹여서 합치다'라는 의미였는데, 시간이 지나면서 전기 안전장치와 폭발물 점화 장치를 뜻하게 되었다.
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“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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