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Definition of fused - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
metalworkjoined together by melting or heating
- The artist created a sculpture from fused glass.
2.
electricalequipped with a fuse for safety
- The fused circuit prevented an electrical fire.
3.
scienceTECH. having a bond between rings in chemistryTECH.
- The compound has a fused ring structure.
Origin of fused
Latin, fundere (to pour) + -ed (past participle)
Terms with fused included in their meaning
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fused relative
used to refer to the thing that
fused relative
relative pronoun used to ask about a person in questions
fused relative
the reason for which
combining
in the process of being combined or fused
integration
fused or united into one
spine anatomy
small fused bones at the bottom of the spine
plant
enclosed by and fused with the receptacle
gemology
imitation gem made of two fused pieces
infancy
either of the pair of bones fused in infancy
construction
raised line of fused metal formed when joining metal parts
fusion
grow together or become fused naturally
dental structure
having teeth fused to the jawbone
zoology
lizard with teeth fused to the jaw
plant
linked or fused to a different structure
material
substance made from fused alumina used as abrasive
medical
fused or abnormally joined
chemistry
composed of several fused rings
chemistry
having two fused rings in a molecular structure
horse leg
bone in horse's leg from fused metacarpals
plant fruit
dry fruit from grasses with seed fused to fruit wall
biology
locomotor organ with fused cilia bases
zoology
band of fused cilia for movement
medical
congenital condition where the orbits of the eyes are fused
plant stems
abnormally fused or joined, often forming a banded shape
Examples of fused in a sentence
Workers inspected the fused steel panels. The fused plug ensured the device's safety. A fused adapter was used for the appliance. The molecule features a fused bicyclic system. Chemists studied the fused aromatic rings.
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- French:fusionné, fusé, ...
- German:verschmolzen, gesichert, ...
- Italian:fuso, con fusibile, ...
- Spanish:fusionado, con fusible, ...
- Portuguese:fundido, com fusível, ...
- Chinese:熔合的, 带保险丝的, ...
- Japanese:融合した, ヒューズ付きの, ...
- Arabic:مَصهور, مَصْهور, ...
- Hebrew:מוּתָךְ, מֻגָּן בְּנָתִיךְ, ...
- Russian:сплавленный, с предохранителем, ...
- Ukrainian:сплавлений, запобіжний, ...
- Hindi:जुड़ा हुआ, फ्यूज़युक्त, ...
Definition of fuse - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- He has a short fuse and gets angry easily.
2.
explosivescord that ignites an explosive device
- The fuse was lit, and the firework exploded.
3.
electrical safetyTECH. device preventing overcurrent in electrical circuitsTECH.
- The fuse blew, cutting off the power supply.
Verb
1.
combinetr./intr. join or blend to form a single entitytr./intr.
- The two companies decided to fuse their operations.
2.
electrical failureintr. TECH. UK stop working after a safety link melts in an electrical circuitintr. TECH. UK
- The lights fused during the storm.
3.
electricitytr. TECH. install a safety cutoff device in electrical circuitstr. TECH.
- The electrician will fuse the circuit to prevent overload.
4.
heattr./intr. melt or become liquid by heattr./intr.
- The metal will fuse at a high temperature.
Images of fuse
cord that ignites an explosive device 
device preventing overcurrent in electrical circuits
Expressions with fuse
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become very angry suddenly
When he saw the mess, he blew a fuse..
fail or stop working because of an overload
The machine stopped because the fuse is blown.
quick temper leading to sudden anger
Her short fuse often causes arguments.
suddenly become very angry or upset
She blew the fuse when she heard the news.
ignite a fuse to cause an explosion
He used a match to light the fuse of the firework.
lose temper suddenly and show anger or frustration
He lost it when the fuse blew during the argument.
box containing fuses for building circuits
The electrician checked the fuse box for any blown fuses.
device that interrupts current flow when overloaded
The electrical fuse blew when the circuit overloaded.
device that keeps a fuse in place and connects it to a circuit
Always disconnect power before touching the fuse holder in the panel.
safety device that breaks an electrical circuit if temperature gets too high
The dryer stopped working because its thermal fuse had blown.
wire designed to melt and break an electrical circuit when overloaded
The technician replaced the old fuse wire to prevent potential hazards.
device detonating explosives on impact
The bomb was equipped with an impact fuse.
fuse that detonates at specific atmospheric pressure
The bomb was equipped with a barometric fuse.
fuse enclosed in a cylindrical tube
The cartridge fuse blew during the power surge.
cord with reactive core that triggers a blast
The miners uncoiled the detonating fuse before sealing the charge.
device in a projectile that detonates when near its target
The missile was equipped with a proximity fuse to increase its effectiveness..
device that stops electrical current when overloaded
The safety fuse blew, preventing damage to the circuit.
fuse designed to delay detonation
The bomb squad used a time-fuse for safety.
Origin of fuse
Latin, fundere (to pour)
Examples of fuse in a sentence
Her fuse grew shorter during the long delay. The bomb squad carefully examined the fuse. A short fuse can lead to a dangerous situation. He replaced the old fuse with a new one. A spare fuse is kept in the toolbox. The metals will fuse at high temperatures.
Their ideas fuse to create a new theory. The heater fused unexpectedly last night. Our TV fused during the power surge. The technician will fuse the wires to ensure safety. It's important to fuse the appliance to avoid hazards. The glass will fuse when heated intensely. These materials fuse at different temperatures.
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- French:mauvais caractère, fusionner, ...
- German:Reizbarkeit, fusionieren, ...
- Italian:miccia, fondere, ...
- Spanish:mal genio, fusionar, ...
- Portuguese:propensão para perder a paciência, fundir, ...
- Chinese:火爆脾气, 合并, ...
- Japanese:短気, 融合する, ...
- Arabic:حِدَّة الطَّبْع, دَمَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:פְּתִיל קָצָר, לְמַזֵּג, ...
- Russian:вспыльчивость, объединять, ...
- Ukrainian:запальний характер, об'єднувати, ...
- Hindi:चिड़चिड़ा स्वभाव, मिलाना, ...
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