fusible
fusible — adjective
- fusiblepositive
- more fusiblecomparative
- most fusiblesuperlative
1. describes a solid material that becomes liquid when heated enough, allowing sepa
describes a solid material that becomes liquid when heated enough, allowing separate pieces to be joined or bonded together
The fusible plug in the sprinkler system melts when the temperature rises above seventy degrees.
collocation: fusible plug in safety devices
Asher used a fusible metal alloy to connect the two copper wires inside the circuit.
collocation: fusible metal alloy for joining
The factory switched to a fusible adhesive that bonds plastic parts under high heat.
Hugo checked whether the fusible link in the power supply had blown during the storm.
Colourful enamel decorations are made using fusible glass powders that melt in a kiln.
- meltable
more general, less technical in tone
- liquefiable
more formal; emphasises becoming liquid rather than joining
- weldable
different mechanism — joining by pressure or heat, not necessarily involving melting
- infusible
direct opposite; cannot be melted or fused
- refractory
especially of metals and ceramics; resists melting even at very high temperatures
文法句型
fusible + noun
用法筆記
Mainly found in technical and engineering writing — for example, in descriptions of safety devices (fusible plugs, fusible links) and low-melting-point soldering alloys. Less common in everyday conversation.