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fuzing

9.9

The process of putting in and setting the part that makes a bomb or shell explode

noun
/ˈfjuːzɪŋ/

Specialized

: fusión

Proper fuzing is critical for safety.

Examples

Proper fuzing is essential for the safe operation of artillery shells.
The technician double-checked the fuzing before the device was transported to the test site.
Advances in fuzing technology have improved the reliability of modern munitions.
The fuzing process must be done carefully.
The fuzing process ensures that the explosive device detonates at the right moment.
Understanding the fuzing of munitions is essential for safe handling and deployment.
Effective fuzing in military operations can significantly enhance the success of a mission.

Surface Forms

fuzing singular

fuzings plural

Morphology

fuzing = fuze (transparent) = fuze + ing

The noun is a regular -ing nominalization of the verb 'fuze', referring directly to the act or process of fuze-ing.

Etymology

The word fuzing comes from fuze, the small device or burning cord used to make a shell or bomb go off and is related to the common word fuse. So fuzing means the process of installing or choosing that firing part to make the explosive work as intended.