Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Fuse

   /fyo͞oz/

   

   verb

   • 1. join or blend to form a single entity: "intermarriage had fused the families into a large unit" Similar combineamalgamateput togetherblendmergemeldmingleintermixinterminglesynthesizecoalescecompoundalloyagglutinateunitemarryrare:admixcomminglecommixinterflowOpposite separate
   • ▪ (of groups of atoms or cellular structures) join or coalesce: "the two nuclei move together and fuse into one nucleus"
   • ▪ melt (a material or object) with intense heat so as to join it with something else: "powdered glass was fused to a metal base" Similar bondstickjoinattachbindintegrateweldsoldermeltsmeltdissolveliquefyOpposite disconnect
   • 2. (of an electrical appliance) stop working when a fuse melts: British "the crew were left in darkness after the lights fused" Similar short-circuitburn outstop workingtripbreakinformal:goblow
   • ▪ cause (an electrical appliance) to stop working when a fuse melts: "he will fuse the entire lighting system of the camp"
   • 3. provide (a circuit or electrical appliance) with a fuse: "there is no need to fuse the circuit any higher unless there is other equipment on the same circuit"

   noun

   • 1. a safety device consisting of a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin fus- ‘poured, melted’, from the verb fundere.

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • F

     4

   • U

     1

   • S

     1

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. People also ask

   What are the benefits of using FUSE?

   • Fuses are used for the prevention of home appliances from the short circuit and damage by overload or high current etc. If we don’t use fuses, electrical faults occur in the wiring and it burns the wire and electric appliances and may starts fire at home.

   What is Fuse? Different Types of Fuses and Working - Circuit Digest

   circuitdigest.com/tutorial/fuse-types-and-working

   See all results for this question

   What is a career with FUSE like?

   • Work with FUSE Think locally, drive change nationally. The FUSE team is passionate about helping local governments and communities tackle their most entrenched challenges. Our work is guided by our commitment to addressing systemic and institutionalized racism, and expanding social and economic opportunities for entire communities.

   Careers with FUSE - FUSE Corps

   fuse.org/careers-with-fuse/

   See all results for this question

   What kind of events does fuse specialize in?

   • In electronics and electrical engineering, a fuse is an electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent protection of an electrical circuit. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows through it, thereby stopping or interrupting the current.

   Fuse (electrical) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuse_(electrical)

   See all results for this question

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fuse_(electrical)Fuse (electrical) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fuse_(electrical)

   • Cached

   In electronics and electrical engineering, a fuse is an electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent protection of an electrical ciruit. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows through it, thereby stopping or interrupting the current.

   • Working principle‍: Melting of internal conductor due to heat generated by excessive current flow

   • Type: Passive

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFUSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   FUSE meaning: 1. a small safety part in an electrical device or piece of machinery that causes it to stop working…. Learn more.

5. engineerfix.com › electrical › fusesFuses: What They Are, Different Types, Uses, and Some FAQs

   engineerfix.com › electrical › fuses

   • Cached

   Mar 16, 2021 · A fuse is a device built for the safety and protection of a circuit. They are internally filled with a conductive strip that melts in the event of an excessive current passing through. If the conductive strip melts within a fuse the circuit will break and prevent any current from flowing through.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › fuseFUSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › fuse

   • Cached

   FUSE definition: 1. a small object that stops electrical equipment working if there is too much electricity going…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › fuse_1fuse noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › fuse_1

   • Cached

   Definition of fuse noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. Videos

   • 

     2:20:18

     byjus.com

     Electrical Fuse - Working Principle, Function, Types Of Fuse, Video, and FAQs

     Oct 3, 2022

     41.3K Views

   • 

     0:58

     youtube.com

     What is a fuse? the basics explained

     Dec 20, 2022

     81.2K Views

   • 

     4:21

     youtube.com

     Type of Fuse | Different Types of Fuse | How Many Types of Fuse | Various Types of Fuse

     Nov 2, 2020

     56.5K Views

   View all

9. energyeducation.ca › encyclopedia › FuseFuse - Energy Education

   energyeducation.ca › encyclopedia › Fuse

   • Cached

   A fuse is an electrical safety device that protects an electric circuit from excessive electric current. Fuses are destroyed during overload conditions. When reasonable to do so (and economically sensible), circuit breakers are used instead because they are not destroyed during overload conditions.

10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fusesFuses Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fuses

    • Cached

    1. : to reduce to a liquid or plastic state by heat. the thunderstorm had fused the electric mains C. K. Finlay. 2. : to blend thoroughly by or as if by melting together : combine. Particles are fused to form a new compound. 3. : to stitch by applying heat and pressure with or without the use of an adhesive. intransitive verb. 1. a.