nounπShareA cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device."The workers carefully checked the fuses connected to the dynamite before starting the demolition. "militaryweapondevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device."The bomb disposal expert carefully examined the fuses before attempting to disarm the device. "militaryweapondevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device to prevent the overloading of an electrical circuit, containing a component that melts and interrupts the current when too high a load is passed through it."The old house often blows fuses when we use too many appliances at the same time. "electronicsdevicetechnologyelectricutilitymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIndicating a tendency to lose one's temper."When talking about being laid off, he has a short fuse."characterattitudetendencyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA friction match for smokers' use, having a bulbous head which when ignited is not easily blown out even in a gale of wind."During the camping trip, Grandpa always carried a box of fuses because they stayed lit even in the strong winds near the lake. "itemutensilfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of match made of paper impregnated with niter and having the usual igniting tip."The fireworks expert carefully lit the fuses on the display, preparing for the grand finale. "materialsubstanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo melt together; to blend; to mix indistinguishably."The chef fuses Italian and Asian flavors to create unique dishes. "materialprocessphysicschemistryenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo melt together."The intense heat from the welding torch fuses the two pieces of metal together. "materialtechnicalchemistryphysicsscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish with or install a fuse."The electrician fuses the new circuit box to prevent electrical fires. "utilityelectricdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a bicyclic compound from two similar or different types of ring such that two or more atoms are shared between the resulting rings"In organic chemistry, two cyclohexane rings sometimes fuses to form a bicyclic decalin molecule, where two carbon atoms are shared between the two rings. "chemistrycompoundbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
