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electrical fuse

DEFINITIONS OF: electrical fuse

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n an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded

Synonyms:
fuse, safety fuse
Types:
cartridge fuse
a fuse cased in a tube
breaker, circuit breaker
a device that trips like a switch and opens the circuit when overloaded
plug fuse
a fuse with a thread that screws into a socket
Type of:
electrical device
a device that produces or is powered by electricity
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