Fuse (explosives)
PART OF A DEVICE THAT INITIATES FUNCTION IN AN EXPLOSIVE, PYROTECHNIC DEVICE OR MILITARY MUNITION
Fuzes for ammunition; Fuse (explosive)
In an explosive, pyrotechnic device, or military munition, a fuse (or fuze) is the part of the device that initiates function. In common usage, the word fuse is used indiscriminately.