θρυαλλίδα — meaning in English

English meaning

• fuse noun A safety device containing a component that melts to break an electrical circuit if the current is too high.
• primer noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.

Senses

θρυαλλίδα is used for these senses in English:

• fuse A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device, such as a bomb.
• fuse (manufacturing, mining, military) The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device; a detonator.
• primer Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.

fuse — full definition

1. noun A safety device containing a component that melts to break an electrical circuit if the current is too high.
2. verb To melt or blend together, especially under heat.

primer — full definition

1. noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
2. noun A substance applied as a base coat before paint, to help it stick and look even.
3. noun A device or charge used to set off an explosive.

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