1680s, "to melt, make liquid by heat" (transitive), back-formation from fusion. Intransitive sense, "to become liquid," attested from 1800. Figurative sense of "blend differen [..]

"combustible cord or tube for lighting an explosive device," also fuze, 1640s, from Italian fuso, literally "spindle" (the ignition device so called for its shape, because the orig [..]

A cord-like substance used in the ignition of explosives. Black powder is entrained in the cord and, when lit, burns along the cord at a set rate. A fuse can be safely used to ignite a cap, which is t [..]

A safety device, which protects electrical appliances by preventing too much electricity flowing into them. The fuse is a thin wire inside a protective case. If the flow of electricity becomes too pow [..]

to combine or meld together.

an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded blend: mix together different elements; "The colors blend well" any igniter that [..]

a piece of string or material attached to something that will explode. It burns slowly to give you time to get safety before the explosion. The same word also means a piece of wire used for safety in [..]

v. To unite or blend as by melting together.

1. A device that has as its critical component a metal wire or strip that will melt when heated by a prescribed (design) amperage, creating an open in the circuit of which it is a part, thereby protecting the circuit from an overcurrent condition. Note: Fuses are often characterized as "fast-blow" or "slow-blow," according to th [..]

electrical safety device consisting of a metal that melts and interrupts the circuit when circuit is overloaded.

A device that will heat up, melt and electrically open the circuit after a period of prolonged abnormal current flow. See circuit breaker.

Also called a ‘fusible link’ is a type of over current protection device. It consists of a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows, which interrupts the circuit in which it is conne [..]

A safety device consisting of a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.

A device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when a circuit is overloaded. A safety device that protects a device or circuit from overload or a short. The mechanism is a low-conductor metal that snaps in two when the fuse blows, making replacement necessary. For this reason, fuses in household circuits have been replaced by circuit br [..]

A device connected to an electrical circuit designed to melt and open the circuit in the event of excess current flow. Gearhead A mechanical device that converts speed and torque to values required by the application. Output torque increases, and output speed decreases proportionally to the gear ratio. Generator A machine that converts mechanical e [..]

Using the heat of the iron to melt a glue adhesive on a fabric. Fusible web, which is often used for appliqué, is made of a dry glue adhesive that melts when heated to adhere two fabrics together. A d [..]

UE A fuse, where fitted, is designed to protect the flex (and not the appliance) from current overload and the associated risk of fire. The fuse rating should always be less than that of the flex whic [..]

A fuse, where fitted, is designed to protect the flex (and not the appliance) from current overload and the associated risk of fire. The fuse rating should always be less than that of the flex which i [..]

(n) an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded(n) any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant(v) mix together different elements( [..]

 - A device installed in the conductive path with a predetermined melting point coordinated to load current. Fuses are used to protect equipment from over current conditions and damage.

A safety device with a metal wire or strip that melts when the current gets too strong, cutting off the flow of the electrical current.

An electrical safety device consisting of a wire or strip of fusible metal that melts and interrupts the circuit when the current exceeds a preset amperage.

A protective device which limits the amount of current in an electrical circuit. Consisting of a piece of metal wire that melts and breaks the circuit when the current exceeds the fuse rating. Fuses are normally contained inside a fuse “cartridge” consisting of a porcelain tube with metal end caps, and filled with an inert powder.

A protective device for electric circuits containing a wire designed to melt and open the circuit under abnormally high electric loads.

A replaceable safety device for an electrical circuit. A fuse consists of a fine wire or a thin metal strip encased in glass or some fireresistant material. When an overload occurs in the circuit, the [..]

A device often found in older homes designed to prevent overloads in electrical lines. This protects against fire. See also 'circuit breakers'. G Back to Top

A fuse is a type of overcurrent protection device. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows, which breaks the circuit in which it is connected, thus prot [..]

a device used to protect electrical circuits from overloading. A link in fuse melts and opens circuit if current is above normal rating.

A delicate metal strip connecting two parts of an electrical circuit. This strip breaks, or melts, in the event of excess electrical charge, breaking the electrical circuit.

an excessive current protective device that is broken when current exceeds determined levels

     A protective device designed to interrupt current flow (open) through a circuit when current exceeds a rated value.

A crude protection device which destroys itself (or 'blows') and breaks the circuit should the current exceed the rating of the fuse. Once the fuse has blown, it needs to be replaced - unlik [..]

A fuse is a type of overcurrent protection device. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows, which breaks the circuit in which it is connected, thus prot [..]

A short plug in an electric panel box which opens (breaks) an electrical circuit when it becomes overloaded.

A device often found in older homes designed to prevent overloads in electrical lines. See Circuit Breakers.

An overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible member which is heated and severed by passage of overcurrent through it.

A safety device which prevents appliances from being ruined (or causing a fire) when circuits are overloaded; a thin strip of metal located within the fuse will burn up if a large electric current goe [..]

A circuit interrupting device used to protect against excessive current flow in conductors. A metal link in the fuse will melt (the fuse “blows”) and breaks the circuit when the current becomes excessive. When this metal link melts, the fuse is destroyed and cannot be reused.

An overcurrent protection device with a circuit-opening fusible part which is heated and severed by the passage of overcurrent through it.

A safety device consisting of a short length of relatively fine wire, mounted in a holder or contained in a cartridge and connected as part of an electrical circuit. If the circuit source current exceeds a predetermined value, the fuse wire melts (i.e. the fuse 'blows') breaking the circuit and preventing damage to the circuit protected b [..]

A protective device for electric circuits containing a wire designed to melt and open the circuit under abnormally high electric loads.

An electrical device that breaks the current in a circuit that is overloaded or shorted; it prevents damage to other components. However, the fuse itself may fail, and the most common repair when a fu [..]

A device designed to provide protection for a given circuit or device by physically opening the circuit. Fuses are rated by their amperage and are designed to blow or open when the current being drawn [..]

a protective device containing a short piece of wire that melts and breaks when current through it exceeds a rated value, thus de-energizing the circuit.

A fuse is a type of overcurrent protection device. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows, which breaks the circuit in which it is connected, thus prot [..]

A metal strip in an electrical circuit that melts and breaks the circuit when excessive current flows through it. The fuse is designed to break in order to save more expensive electrical components.

A fuse is a type of overcurrent protection device. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows, which breaks the circuit in which it is connected, thus protecting the circuit’s other components from damage due to excessive current.

A fuse is a type of overcurrent protection device. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows, which breaks the circuit in which it is connected, thus protecting the circuit's other components from damage due to excessive current.

A fuse is a type of overcurrent protection device. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows, which breaks the circuit in which it is connected, thus prot [..]

A metal strip in an electrical circuit that melts and breaks the circuit when excessive current flows through it. The fuse is designed to break in order to save more expensive electrical components.

Weld of thermoplastic materials by heating to point just above that at which they soften.

A protective device having a strip or wire of fusible metal that, when placed in a circuit, will melt and break the electric circuit if heated too much. High temperatures will develop in the fuse when [..]

A fuse is a type of overcurrent protection device. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows, which breaks the circuit in which it is connected, thus prot [..]

 A fuse is a type of overcurrent protection device. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows, which breaks the circuit in which it is connected, thus pro [..]

An electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded. A device that has as its critical component a metal wire or strip that will melt when heated by a prescribed (design) amperage, creating an open in the circuit of which it is a part, thereby protecting the circuit from an over current condition.

A fuse is a type of overcurrent protection device. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows, which breaks the circuit in which it is connected, thus prot [..]

A device that automatically self-destructs when the current passing through exceeds the rated value of the fuse.

A device designed to break a circuit when too much voltage or current is applied. The idea being that its cheaper to replace a fuse than a device. Electronic fuses: Domestic fuses: Histrically little glass tubes with a wire of defined maximum voltage and current which melts when its capacity is exceeded. There are two common formats: 5 x 20mm (Germ [..]

A protective device using a special metal-alloyed conductor which is notched to control the cross sectional area. A fault current will melt the narrow cross section, interrupting the flow of current.

A current limiting device used for protection of equipment as well as personnel. Typically a wire or chemical compound which breaks a circuit when the current exceeds a rated value.

A device that has as its critical component a metal wire or strip that will melt when heated by a prescribed (design) amperage, creating an open in the circuit of which it is a part, thereby protectin [..]

An over-current protective device for opening a circuit by means of a conductor designed to melt and break when an excessive current flows along it for a sufficient time. The fuse comprises all the parts that form the complete device.

(''also'' '''fuze''' ''in US'') A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device. (industry,mining|military) The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device. A devic [..]