Fuze

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002491",
  "term": "Fuze",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A device containing a combustible train or an explosive charge, used to initiate a larger explosive charge in blasting operations. It provides a timed delay or instantaneous ignition for controlled detonation. Fuzes are classified by their burn rate, such as detonating cord or safety fuze.",
  "synonyms": [
    "detonator"
  ],
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "see_also": [
    "detonator"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zünder",
    "es": "espoleta",
    "fr": "amorce"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fuze/"
}