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noun
A specialised, slow-burning, waterproof pyrotechnic fuse known for providing a reliable time delay before ignition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: cannon fuse, visco fuse
Antonyms: none provided
History
From hobby + fuse, due to its common use in igniting fireworks, rockets, and model cannons.
