safety fuse

• Eine Sicherheitszundschnur ist eine Schnur oder Röhre, die mit langsam brennendem Material gefüllt ist und zum Auslösen einer Explosion aus sicherer Entfernung dient, oder eine Schutzeinrichtung in elektrischen Stromkreisen, die bei Überstrom schmilzt und den Stromkreis unterbricht.

A safety fuse is a cord or tube filled with a slow-burning material, used to ignite explosives from a safe distance, or a protective device in electrical circuits that melts to break the circuit if the current becomes too high.

1. Explosives componentC1formal

   A cord or tube filled with a slow-burning material used to ignite explosives from a safe distance.

   Sicherheitszündschnur

   • The miner lit the safety fuse before retreating to a safe distance.
   • Safety fuses are designed to burn at a consistent rate.
   • Always check the length of the safety fuse before use.

2. Electrical componentB2formal

   A protective device in an electrical circuit that melts and breaks the circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.

   Sicherung

   • The safety fuse blew when there was a power surge.
   • Replace the safety fuse with one of the correct amperage.
   • The electrician installed a new safety fuse in the panel.