"bridgewire" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bridgewires [plural]
Etymology: bridge + wire Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bridge|wire}} bridge + wire Head templates: {{en-noun}} bridgewire (plural bridgewires)
  1. A relatively thin resistance wire used that is heated by electric current to set off a pyrotechnic composition. Wikipedia link: bridgewire Synonyms: bridge wire
    Sense id: en-bridgewire-en-noun-uDZEe5Dt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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