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fuse2
- pronunciation:
- fyuz
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
fused, fuses, fusing |
| definition 1: |
to cause to become liquid by using heat; melt.
Iron workers use extreme heat to fuse the iron ore. |
| definition 2: |
to cause to combine by melting together or as if by melting together.
The foundry fuses zinc and copper to make brass.They fused their ideas to come up with a plan.- antonyms:
- disconnect, separate
- similar words:
- unify
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| definition 3: |
to become liquid after being heated; melt.
Some synthetic fabrics fuse if the iron is too hot. |
| related words: |
blend, close, consolidate, join, lump, melt, mix, secure, unite, weave |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an electrical device with a connection that melts if there is too much heat. Fuses protect buildings by breaking a circuit before a fire can start.
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| derivation: |
fused (adj.) |
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