e/Fuse (explosive)

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has gloss	eng: In an explosive, pyrotechnic device or military munition, a fuse (or fuze) is the part of the device that initiates function. In common usage, the word fuse is used indiscriminately. However, when being specific (and in particular in a military context), the term fuse describes a simple pyrotechnic initiating device, like the cord on a firecracker, whereas the term fuze is used to indicate a more sophisticated ignition device incorporating mechanical and/or electronic components e.g. a proximity fuze for an M107 artillery shell, magnetic/acoustic fuze on a sea mine, spring-loaded grenade fuze , pencil detonator or anti-handling device .
lexicalization	eng: Fuse
instance of	(noun) a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive cap, detonator, detonating device

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