fuse
/ˈfyüz/
verb
to reduce to a liquid or plastic state by heat
to blend thoroughly by or as if by melting together : combine
to stitch by applying heat and pressure with or without the use of an adhesive
the thunderstorm had fused the electric mains
noun
an electrical safety device consisting of or including a wire or strip of fusible metal that melts and interrupts the circuit when the current exceeds a particular amperage
noun
a continuous train of a combustible substance enclosed in a cord or cable for setting off an explosive charge by transmitting fire to it
a mechanical or electrical detonating device for setting off the bursting charge of a projectile, bomb, or torpedo