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fuse

/fjuːz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fuse mean?

noun, verb

A fuse is a device that melts or breaks when a certain amount of current flows through it, used to protect electrical circuits from excessive current. To fuse something means to join or unite two or more things together, especially by heat or fire.

Example

"The electrical fuse blew due to the short circuit."

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