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Fuse (explosives) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | In an explosive device, a fuse (or fuze) is the part of the device that causes it to function. |
 | | In common usage, the word fuse is used indiscriminately, but when being specific (and in particular in a military context), fuse is used to mean a simple pyrotechnic detonating device, like the cord on a firecracker, while fuze is used to mean a more complicated device, such as a proximity fuze. |
 | | Fuses are still found in fireworks, model cannons, antique smoothbore firearms, some improvised explosive devices and many forms of pyrotechnics. |
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