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Definition of Fuze
1. Noun. Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.
Specialized synonyms: Detonating Fuse, Safety Fuse, Time-fuse
Generic synonyms: Igniter, Ignitor, Light, Lighter
Derivative terms: Fuse, Prime
Definition of Fuze
1. n. A tube, filled with combustible matter, for exploding a shell, etc. See Fuse,
Definition of Fuze
1. Noun. An alternative spelling of '''fuse''' in the sense of a detonator. ¹
2. Verb. To attach a fuze or similar detonator. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fuze
1. to fuse [v FUZED, FUZING, FUZES] - See also: fuse
Medical Definition of Fuze
1. A tube, filled with combustible matter, for exploding a shell, etc. See Fuse, Chemical fuze, a fuze in which substances separated until required for action are then brought into contact, and uniting chemically, produce explosion. Concussion fuze, a fuze ignited by the striking of the projectile. Electric fuze, a fuze which is ignited by heat or a spark produced by an electric current. Friction fuze, a fuze which is ignited by the heat evolved by friction. Percussion fuze, a fuze in which the ignition is produced by a blow on some fulminating compound. Time fuze, a fuze adapted, either by its length or by the character of its composition, to burn a certain time before producing an explosion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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