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Fuse

/fjˈuz/
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(noun) A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device, such as a bomb.

A fuse has blown.
Why don't you mend that fuse?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The technician had to replace a blown ____ to restore power to the entire laboratory building.

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