Definition

To become liquid due to heat or to blend together completely, often by melting.

Example

The metal will fuse together when heated to a high temperature.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how chocolate and peanut butter fuse together in a recipe?

Yeah, it's like magic when they melt!

Exactly! It's amazing how those flavors fuse into something so delicious.

Totally! I can't resist that combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A safety device that prevents damage in an electrical circuit by melting and breaking the circuit when too much current flows through it.

Example

The electrician replaced the blown fuse to restore power to the house.

Conversation

Did you see that movie about the bomb squad?

Yeah, it was intense! They talked a lot about the fuse they had to cut.

I can't believe how much pressure they were under to get it right.

Definition

To join or blend two or more things together, often by melting them.

Example

The artist decided to fuse different materials to create a unique sculpture.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they fuse the two metal pieces together for the project?

Yeah, it looked really strong after they did that!

I wonder if they can fuse other materials too, like plastic or wood.

Root Explanation

Fuse → It originates from the Latin 'fusus' (meaning to pour or melt), which is derived from 'fundere' (meaning to pour). The word 'fuse' refers to the act of melting or joining materials together by pouring them into a single form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pouring' ('fundere') materials together to create a single object — that's why 'fuse' means to join or melt things together.

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