fuse 2 
(fyz)
(fyz)v. fused, fus·ing, fus·es
v.tr.
1.
a. To join (different pieces or elements) together physically, as by melting or heating: bits of glass fused in a kiln; atomic nuclei that are fused together inside the stars.
b. To blend or combine together: "Edison's invention strategy effectively fused research and development in a seamless process" (Seth Shulman).
2. To liquefy or reduce to a plastic state by heating; melt.
v.intr.
1.
a. To become physically joined together, as by melting.
b. To be combined or blended together: "There was no separation between joy and sorrow: they fused into one" (Henry Miller). See Synonyms at mix.
2. To become liquefied from heat.
n.
A safety device that protects an electric circuit from excessive current, consisting of or containing a metal element that melts when current exceeds a specific amperage, thereby opening the circuit.
[Latin fundere, fūs-, to melt; see gheu- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
- getter
- get the best of
- get the better of
- get the drop on
- get the gate
- get the hook
- get the lead out
- get there
- get the show on the road
- get the worst of it
- get through
- get to
- get together
- get-together
- get-tough
- Getty
- Gettysburg
- get under skin
- get under (someone's) skin
- get under someone's skin
- get up
- getup
- get-up-and-go
- get-well
- get wind of