Transcription
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- [fyooz]
- /fyuz/
- /fjuːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fyooz]
- /fyuz/
Definitions of fusing word
- noun fusing Electricity. a protective device, used in an electric circuit, containing a conductor that melts under heat produced by an excess current, thereby opening the circuit. Compare circuit breaker. 1
- verb with object fusing to combine or blend by melting together; melt. 1
- verb with object fusing to unite or blend into a whole, as if by melting together: The author skillfully fuses these fragments into a cohesive whole. 1
- idioms fusing blow a fuse, Informal. to lose one's temper; become enraged: If I'm late again, they'll blow a fuse. 1
- verb without object fusing to become liquid under the action of heat; melt: At a relatively low temperature the metal will fuse. 1
- verb without object fusing to become united or blended: The two groups fused to create one strong union. 1
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Origin of fusing
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Italian fuso < Latin fūsus spindle
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Parts of speech for Fusing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fusing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fusing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fusing
noun fusing
- coalescence — to grow together or into one body: The two lakes coalesced into one.
adjective fusing
- connecting — joined or linked; linking two things
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Matching words
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