fuses
Joins by melting
Fuses names devices that protect electrical circuits by melting when current exceeds safe levels, breaking the connection before damage occurs.
The verb fuse means to join things together, typically through heat: The blast fused the metal fragments into a single mass.
By extension, fuse describes any thorough blending or merging: The chef fuses Asian and Latin flavors.
When someone blows a fuse, they lose their temper suddenly, like an overloaded circuit.
Fuses or blends
integrates · amalgamates · synthesizes · intermingles · coalesces · combines · converges · intermixes
Explosive initiation device
- blasting capDevice initiating explosives
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- triggerWhat initiates action
arming · bomb · munitions · ordnance · warhead · shell · mine · pyrotechnics
Automatic power cutoff device
- wiringInstalled electrical conductors
- junction boxEnclosed wire meeting point
- panelDistinct flat section
- short circuitAccidental low-resistance path
overload · continuity · bypass · replacement · amperage
melds
Fuses or blends
joins · integrates · amalgamates · synthesizes · intermingles · coalesces · combines · converges · intermixes · bonds
detonator
Explosive initiation device
- blasting capDevice initiating explosives
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- ignitionStarting combustion process
trigger · arming · bomb · munitions · ordnance · warhead · shell · mine · pyrotechnics · demolition
circuit breaker
Automatic power cutoff device
- wiringInstalled electrical conductors
- junction boxEnclosed wire meeting point
- panelDistinct flat section
short circuit · overload · continuity · bypass · replacement · amperage
loses it
Suddenly becomes enraged
meltdown · outburst · tantrum · rage · anger · hot-tempered · volatile · quick-tempered · irritable · flashpoint
- Electricalwiring, outlets, circuits, breakers, switches
- electricityelectricity, battery, batteries, wire, wires
- auto partsengine, brakes, tires, wheels, steering wheel
- car suppliesgasoline, car wax, gas, motor oil, diesel
- Fireworksfirework, sparklers, mortars, burst, bursts
- safeguardssafeguards, safety valve, protections, kill switch, defenses
fusesseparates
Divides into portions
solidifies · breaks apart · hardens · fractures · cracks
fusesseparates
Divides into portions
distinguishes · differentiates · compartmentalizes · segregates · isolates
- short fuseTendency to anger quickly
- blow a fuseLose control from anger
- fuse boxElectrical circuit housing
- blew a fuseBecame suddenly furious
- blowing a fuseLosing control angrily
- blown fuseOverloaded protective device
fuse, fusion, fused, defuse, fusing, defusing, defused, fusible, fusee