fuze

• Dispositif, tel qu'un tube ou une mèche, contenant une matière combustible, utilisé pour enflammer une charge propulsive ou un explosif ; également, tout mécanisme conçu pour initier la détonation d'un projectile ou d'une munition.

A device, such as a tube or cord, containing combustible material that is used to ignite a propellant or explosive charge.

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   Any device used to initiate the burning of a propellant, such as in ammunition or rockets.

   Allumeur de propergol

   • The artillery shell was equipped with a time-delay fuze.
   • You must check the fuze before loading the missile.
   • Modern fuzes are designed to be highly reliable and safe.
   • The technician carefully attached the fuze to the propellant charge.

   Synonymesfuseigniterprimer