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Fuse

Definition

(technical) A device that melts and breaks an electric circuit when the current exceeds a certain limit, used to protect against excessive current or voltage. Also, a cord or string used to ignite an explosive device or fireworks.

Example Sentences

1The electrician installed a fuse in the main circuit to prevent overheating.
2The fireworks display ended with a burst of colorful explosions, each triggered by a carefully timed fuse.
3In chemistry, a fuse can be used to ignite a mixture of gases, such as hydrogen and oxygen, to produce a controlled explosion.
4The engineer designed a fuse box to distribute power safely throughout the building, with individual fuses for each circuit.
5The bomb squad carefully removed the fuse from the explosive device, rendering it harmless.

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