Definitions for: Fuze

[n] any igniter by which an explosive charge is ignited

Webster (1913) Definition: Fuze, n.
A tube, filled with combustible matter, for exploding a
shell, etc. See Fuse, n.

Chemical fuze, a fuze in which substances separated until
required for action are then brought into contact, and
uniting chemically, produce explosion.

Concussion fuze, a fuze ignited by the striking of the
projectile.

Electric fuze, a fuze which is ignited by heat or a spark
produced by an electric current.

Friction fuze, a fuze which is ignited by the heat evolved
by friction.

Percussion fuze, a fuze in which the ignition is produced
by a blow on some fulminating compound.

Time fuze, a fuze adapted, either by its length or by the
character of its composition, to burn a certain time
before producing an explosion.

Synonyms: fuse, fusee, fuzee, primer, priming

See Also: detonating fuse, igniter, ignitor, light, lighter, safety fuse, time-fuse

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