Bluecap
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000645
A type of safety fuse used in blasting operations, characterized by a blue waterproof coating at one end. This cap indicates the end that should be ignited, providing a visual cue for proper handling. The fuse contains a black powder core that burns at a controlled rate, transmitting the flame to a detonator.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000645 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Bluecap; Spanish: duende minero; French: bluecap |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000645",
"term": "Bluecap",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A type of safety fuse used in blasting operations, characterized by a blue waterproof coating at one end. This cap indicates the end that should be ignited, providing a visual cue for proper handling. The fuse contains a black powder core that burns at a controlled rate, transmitting the flame to a detonator.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Bluecap",
"es": "duende minero",
"fr": "bluecap"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/bluecap/"
}
Record 709 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.