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fused
fuse 1 also fuze F0372700 (fyo͞oz)n.1. A cord of readily combustible material that is lighted at one end to carry a flame along its length to detonate an explosive at the other end.2. often fuze A mechanical or electrical mechanism used to detonate an explosive charge or device such as a bomb or grenade: "A mechanical ... switch is used to initiate the fuzes" (International Defense Review).tr.v. fused, fus·ing, fus·es also fuzed or fuz·ing or fuz·es To equip with a mechanical or electrical fuse.
[From Italian fuso, spindle (originally from its shape), from Latin fūsus.]
 fuse2electric plug fusefuse 2 F0372700 (fyo͞oz)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 Indo-European roots.]fused (fjuːzd) adj (Electronics) having a protective device for safeguarding electric circuits, etc, containing a wire that melts and breaks the circuit when the current exceeds a certain valueThesaurus| Adj. | 1. |  fused - joined together into a whole; "United Industries"; "the amalgamated colleges constituted a university"; "a consolidated school"amalgamate, amalgamated, coalesced, consolidatedunited - characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity; "presented a united front" |
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fused
Related to fused: fused sentenceSynonyms for fusedadj joined together into a wholeSynonyms- amalgamate
- amalgamated
- coalesced
- consolidated
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