Fuse wire

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002487",
  "term": "Fuse wire",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A thin, low-melting-point metallic conductor designed to be the sacrificial element within a fuse, protecting an electrical circuit from overcurrent. When the current exceeds a predetermined limit, the fuse wire heats up and melts, creating an open circuit and stopping the flow of electricity. This wire is typically made of alloys like tin-lead or copper, chosen for their precise melting characteristics.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schmelzdraht",
    "es": "hilo fusible",
    "fr": "fil fusible"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fuse-wire/"
}