Fuse (explosives)

:See fuse for the other meanings of the word.

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In an explosive device, a fuze or fuse is the part of the device that causes it to function. In common usage, the word fuse is used indiscriminately, but when being specific (and in particular in a military context), fuse is used to mean a simple pyrotechnic detonating device, like the cord on a firecracker, while fuze is used to mean a more complicated device, such as a proximity fuze.

Related Topics:
Explosive - Proximity fuze

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