fusible
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of fusible
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word fūsibilis. See fuse 2, -ible
Example Sentences
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He had never before depicted 90 human figures in fusible glass.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Over the last five decades, Quagliata has created these stained-glass artworks for sacred spaces, private homes and public exhibitions, using a fusible glass technique he considers his most precious legacy.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Adding a layer of non-woven fusible interfacing – such iron-on webbing used to stiffen garments – added an additional 11% to a mask’s filtration ability, though this affected breathability.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 30, 2020
A switching device in its electronic insides shot an electric current through a fusible bolt.
From Time Magazine Archive
Reduction is now widely employed in obtaining fine lustre effects.Refractory.—Hard, infusible.Rich.—Used of clays that are long and fusible, such as red clays.Riffle.—A grooved and toothed plaster tool of steel.Saggars.—Or seggers.
From Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers by Cox, George J.
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