What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Fuse vs Fuseless - What's the difference?

fuse | fuseless |

As a noun fuse

is (also fuze in US) A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device.

As a verb fuse

is to melt together; to blend; to mix indistinguishably.

As an adjective fuseless is

without an electrical fuse.

fuse

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) fuso and (etyl) .

Noun

(en noun)
  • (also'' fuze ''in US ) A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device.
  • (industry, mining, military) The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device.
  • A device to prevent the overloading of an electrical circuit.
  • Indicating a tendency to lose one's temper.
    • When talking about being laid off, he has a short fuse.

    Etymology 2

    From fusion, "to melt" (back-formation).

    Verb

    (fus)
  • To melt together; to blend; to mix indistinguishably.
  • To melt together.
  • To furnish with or install a fuse.

    • fuseless

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Without an electrical fuse.