Word
fused
US/ˈfjuzd/
UK/fjˈuːzd/
Definitions
01joined together
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. joined together to form a single thing.
adj. physically or conceptually joined or blended to form a single entity.
“The two companies became a single fused entity after the merger.”
“The sculpture featured several fused layers of glass, creating a complex interplay of light and colour that changed as the viewer moved.”
02melted together
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. melted together by great heat.
adj. liquefied by heat and blended into a single mass.
“The heat was so intense that the metal parts became fused.”
“Geologists found fused rock fragments near the site, suggesting the area had been subjected to extreme volcanic temperatures.”
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03having an electrical fuse
B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Technical
adj. fitted with a fuse, which is a small safety part that protects an electrical circuit.
adj. equipped with a fuse to protect an electrical circuit from overcurrent.
“Make sure you use a fused plug for the new heater.”
“The technician insisted that all high-voltage equipment be connected to a fused power strip to prevent damage during a surge.”
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“A heated roll melts the toner, which is fused to the paper with the aid of pressure from the second roll.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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