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| 1. | [ verb ] mix together different elements | |
| Synonyms: | mix merge coalesce combine immix commingle meld conflate flux blend | |
| Examples: | "The colors blend well" "fuse the clutter of detail into a rich narrative"--A. Schlesinger |
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| Related terms: | change_integrity blend_in absorb melt conjugate admix accrete alloy syncretize gauge stump assortment combination mixture mix concoction blend mix coalescence blend coalition fusion mixer flux | |
| 2. | [ verb ] become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat | |
| Examples: | "The substances fused at a very high temperature" |
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| Related terms: | liquefy heat | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (physics,electricity) electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded | |
| Synonyms: | electrical_fuse | |
| Related terms: | electrical_device circuit_breaker plug_fuse cartridge_fuse | |
| 4. | [ verb ] make liquid or plastic by heating | |
| Examples: | "The storm fused the electric mains" |
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| Related terms: | melt | |
| 5. | [ verb ] equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse | |
| Related terms: | defuse equip | |
| 6. | [ noun ] any igniter by which an explosive charge is ignited | |
| Synonyms: | fusee fuzee primer priming fuze | |
| Related terms: | lighter detonating_fuse safety_fuse time-fuse prime | |
| Similar spelling: |
fusee fuze fuss fuzee fussy fugue Fuego fug fuzz fuji fugu fugo fuck Fouse |
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