fused

UK
/fjuːzd/
US
/fjuzd/
fusedadjective
more fused
Comp.
most fused
Super.
UK
/fjuːzd/
US
/fjuzd/
Translations
The fused glass sculpture was a stunning centerpiece in the gallery.
La sculpture en verre fusionné était la pièce maîtresse de la galerie.
fonduSe dit de matières ou de pièces soudées ensemble sous l'effet de la chaleur.
The artist created a unique piece with fused metal elements.
L'artiste a créé une pièce unique avec des éléments en métal fondu.
à fusibleEmploi technique, notamment en électricité britannique.
UK mains plugs are fused to prevent dangerous surges.
Les prises secteur britanniques sont à fusible pour éviter des surtensions dangereuses.
fusionnéParticipe passé employé comme adjectif.
The once separate corporations are now fused entities.
Les sociétés autrefois séparées sont désormais des entités fusionnées.
Definitions
Joined or blended to form a single entity.
The fused glass sculpture was a stunning centerpiece in the gallery.
Melted together by heat.
The artist created a unique piece with fused metal elements.
Provided with, protected by, or containing an electrical or safety fuse.
UK mains plugs are fused to prevent dangerous surges.
fusedpast participle
UK
/fjuːzd/
US
/fjuzd/
Used chiefly as the past participle of the verb "fuse" functioning adjectivally.
Definitions
Simple past tense and past participle of fuse, used attributively.
The once separate corporations are now fused entities.
fuseverb

fused

Past Simple

fused
Past Simple
fused
Past Participle
fusing
Gerund
UK
/fjuːz/
US
/fjuz/
Translations
The two companies decided to fuse their operations to increase efficiency.
Les deux entreprises ont décidé de fusionner leurs activités pour accroître leur efficacité.
The glass will fuse when exposed to high temperatures in the kiln.
Le verre fondra lorsqu’il sera exposé à de hautes températures dans le four.
amorcerPour une munition ou un engin explosif.
Engineers fused the shell shortly before it was loaded into the artillery piece.
Les techniciens ont amorcé l’obus peu avant son chargement dans la pièce d’artillerie.
Additional translations
disjoncterEmploi familier ou technique, pour un circuit électrique qui s’arrête après la fusion d’un fusible.
Definitions
To join or blend to form a single entity.
The two companies decided to fuse their operations to increase efficiency.
To melt or become liquefied by heat.
The glass will fuse when exposed to high temperatures in the kiln.
To stop working due to a blown fuse, often used in the context of electrical circuits.
The lights fused during the storm, leaving the house in darkness.
To equip (an explosive device or piece of ordnance) with a fuse so that it will detonate as intended.
Engineers fused the shell shortly before it was loaded into the artillery piece.
fusenoun
Definitions
A safety device consisting of a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.
The fuse blew when the power surge hit, protecting the appliances from damage.
A cord or tube for the transmission of flame to ignite an explosive.
The demolition team carefully lit the fuse before taking cover.
A person's temper or capacity for anger, especially when it is short or easily provoked.
Try not to annoy her—she has a very short fuse.
fuseadjective
Definitions
Relating to or designed for use with a fuse, especially an electrical safety fuse or an explosive fuse.
The electrician installed a new fuse box in the garage.