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noun
Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.
synonyms: fuse, fusee, fuzee, primer, priming.
is a specific kind of: igniter, ignitor, light, lighter.
is a broader term that covers: detonating fuse | safety fuse | time-fuse.
derivation: prime | fuse.
Dutch: lontPolish: spłonka
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