fusible

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈfjuːzəbəl/ UK /ˈfjuːzəbəl/ See IPA manual

Freq #312955

Meanings

1

adj
capable of being melted or fused by heat

The alloy is fusible at a lower temperature than pure copper.
2

noun
a material or component designed to melt at a specified temperature

The safety device contains a fusible that releases pressure when it melts.

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Synonyms

1 adj · capable of being melted or... meltable

2 noun · a material or component... fusible material

Opposites

infusiblerefractory

Word family

Derived forms fusibility

Related forms fuse fusionfusible plug

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Phrases (1)

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fusible metal
an alloy that melts at a relatively low temperature

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From Middle English and Old French fusible, from Medieval Latin fusibilis, 'capable of being melted,' based on Latin fundere, 'to pour or melt.'

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