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Fuse (explosives)
Device that initiates sudden release of heat and gas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about simple fuses for detonating explosives. For military munitions fuzes, see Fuze.
In an explosive, pyrotechnic device, or military munition, a fuse (or fuze) is the part of the device that initiates function. In common usage, the word fuse is used indiscriminately. However, when being specific (and in particular in a military context), the term fuse[1] describes a simple pyrotechnic initiating device, like the cord on a firecracker whereas the term fuze[2][unreliable source?][3][4] is used when referring to a more sophisticated ignition device incorporating mechanical and/or electronic components, such as a proximity fuze for an M107 artillery shell, magnetic or acoustic fuze on a sea mine, spring-loaded grenade fuze,[5][6][7] pencil detonator, or anti-handling device.[8]
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