electrical fuse
ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl fjuz
Definition

Definition of electrical fuse - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
safety deviceTECH.device that interrupts current flow when overloadedTECH.
  • The electrical fuse blew when the circuit overloaded.
circuit breaker cutout
2.
electricityTECH.component that melts to interrupt excessive currentTECH.
  • Replace the electrical fuse if it has melted.
circuit breaker safety fuse
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Images of electrical fuse

  • electrical fuse: device that interrupts current flow when overloaded
    device that interrupts current flow when overloaded
  • electrical fuse: component that melts to interrupt excessive current
    component that melts to interrupt excessive current

Expressions with electrical

electrical devicen.
apparatus powered by electrical energy
She bought a new electrical device for the kitchen.
electrical energyn.
energy available for consumption as electricity
The factory runs on electrical energy.
electrical outletn.
device for connecting electrical devices to power
Plug the charger into the electrical outlet.
electrical powern.
supply of electricity to a place
The electrical power was restored after the storm.
electrical stormn.
storm with lightning and thunder
The electrical storm lit up the night sky.
electrical workn.
tasks involving installation or repair of electrical systems
The electrician completed the electrical work in the new building.

Expressions with fuse

blow a fusev.
become very angry suddenly
When he saw the mess, he blew a fuse..
fuse is blownexp.
fail or stop working because of an overload
The machine stopped because the fuse is blown.
short fusen.
quick temper leading to sudden anger
Her short fuse often causes arguments.
blow the fusev.
suddenly become very angry or upset
She blew the fuse when she heard the news.
light the fusev.
ignite a fuse to cause an explosion
He used a match to light the fuse of the firework.
fuse has blownexp.
lose temper suddenly and show anger or frustration
He lost it when the fuse blew during the argument.
fuse boxn.
box containing fuses for building circuits
The electrician checked the fuse box for any blown fuses.
fuse holdern.
device that keeps a fuse in place and connects it to a circuit
Always disconnect power before touching the fuse holder in the panel.
thermal fusen.
safety device that breaks an electrical circuit if temperature gets too high
The dryer stopped working because its thermal fuse had blown.
fuse wiren.
wire designed to melt and break an electrical circuit when overloaded
The technician replaced the old fuse wire to prevent potential hazards.

Terms related to electrical fuse

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electricbreakercircuitcurrentdeviceinterruptoverloadprotectionsafetycomponentconductorelement

Terms with electrical fuse included in their meaning

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blow fusesv.
electricity
cause an electrical fuse to break from overload
unfusedadj.
electricity
without a safety fuse in electrical circuits

Examples of electrical fuse in a sentence

  • They replaced the electrical fuse after the power surge.
  • The electrical fuse blew during the storm.
  • Check the electrical fuse if the device stops working.

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  1. French:fusible, ...
  2. German:Sicherung, elektrische Sicherung, ...
  3. Italian:fusibile elettrico, fusibile, ...
  4. Spanish:fusible, ...
  5. Portuguese:fusível elétrico, ...
  6. Chinese:保险丝, 电流保险丝, ...
  7. Japanese:ヒューズ, ...
  8. Arabic:فِيُوز كَهْرَبَائِي, صِمَام كَهْرَبَائِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:נָתִיךְ חַשְׁמַלִּי, נָתִיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:электрический предохранитель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:електричний запобіжник, запобіжник, ...
  12. Hindi:विद्युत फ्यूज, बिजली का फ्यूज, ...

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