Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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defuse | No | No | Yes | No |
fuse | Yes | No | Yes | No |
defuse (noun) | fuse (noun) |
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any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant | |
an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded |
defuse (verb) | fuse (verb) |
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remove the triggering device from | mix together different elements |
make liquid or plastic by heating | |
become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat | |
equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse |