In 1936, two German doctors published results from their experiments which used fusible metal plugs, which melted at known temperatures. From LearnThat.org. [www.yourdictionary.com]
She used a sewing machine that dates from the 1960s, an efficient electric iron and modern components such as fusible interfacing. From Wordnik.com. ["Make It Yourself": Home Sewing, Gender, and Culture, 1890-1930] Reference
This can be achieved by adding a fusible plastic clay to the refractory bond clay. From Wordnik.com. [1. Refractories] Reference
I am aware that some states require that all engines be fitted with a fusible plug. From Wordnik.com. [Rough and Tumble Engineering] Reference
This is practically one form of Rose's fusible metal with 15 per cent mercury added. From Wordnik.com. [On Laboratory Arts] Reference
Can you explain the principle of the fusible or soft plug as it is sometimes called?. From Wordnik.com. [Rough and Tumble Engineering] Reference
In fact, each coat must of necessity be a trifle more fusible than the preceding one. From Wordnik.com. [Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance] Reference
These solders are alloys more fusible than the most fusible of their component metals. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 520, December 19, 1885] Reference
It is known that platinum heated in a forge fire, in contact with carbon, becomes fusible. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882] Reference
A piece of fusible metal of such resistance that it breaks down at a certain current strength. From Wordnik.com. [Electricity for Boys] Reference
(This fine sand is likely to be mica which is fusible compared to more refractory silica sand.). From Wordnik.com. [1. Refractories] Reference
These caps cannot remain on after the fusible metal melts, if there is the least force of water. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882] Reference
The mode of putting the wire with fusible soldering into circuit is clearly shown in the engraving. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 508, September 26, 1885] Reference
Within certain limits, the greater the proportion of tin the cleaner and more fusible is the solder. From Wordnik.com. [On Laboratory Arts] Reference
These solders are all fusible at a low temperature, and they do not, as a result, have great strength. From Wordnik.com. [Practical Mechanics for Boys] Reference
As the temperature rises further, the most fusible (easy melting) materials in the glaze start to melt. From Wordnik.com. [5. Simple glaze theory] Reference
The enamel ground must be more fusible than the metal on which it is placed, or else both would melt together. From Wordnik.com. [Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance] Reference
The second is "spelter," or soft fusible brass, and the third is an alloy of silver and brass called silver solder. From Wordnik.com. [On Laboratory Arts] Reference
The combination of silex or alumina and an alkali in proper portions always yields a fusible, easy-running compound. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures] Reference
It is a white crystalline fusible solid, insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohol and in solutions of the alkalies. From Wordnik.com. [Elements of Agricultural Chemistry] Reference
Although it is a very difficultly fusible substance, yet in the electric furnace it can be made to melt and even boil. From Wordnik.com. [An Elementary Study of Chemistry] Reference
Arita clay, and this is made from clay with no admixture of fusible matter except that contained by the clay naturally. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 303, October 22, 1881] Reference
Iridium is used in the form of a platinum alloy, since the alloy is much harder than pure platinum and is even less fusible. From Wordnik.com. [An Elementary Study of Chemistry] Reference
In some cases fusible mixtures of quite different composition from that used in fashioning the vessel may be used as a glaze. From Wordnik.com. [An Elementary Study of Chemistry] Reference
The metal somewhat resembles iron in appearance, but is harder, less fusible, and more readily acted upon by air and moisture. From Wordnik.com. [An Elementary Study of Chemistry] Reference
Numerous devices for closing doors automatically have been constructed, all depending upon the use of the fusible solder catch. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 520, December 19, 1885] Reference
Bismuth is a metal which lowers the fusing point of any alloy of which it forms a part, while lead makes the solder less fusible. From Wordnik.com. [Practical Mechanics for Boys] Reference
It frequently happens that a fusible plug becomes corroded to such an extent that it will stand a heat sufficient to burn the iron. From Wordnik.com. [Rough and Tumble Engineering] Reference
The oxygen valve also includes a safety nut having a small hole through it closed by a fusible metal which melts at 250° Fahrenheit. From Wordnik.com. [Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting Electric, Forge and Thermit Welding together with related methods and materials used in metal working and the oxygen process for removal of carbon] Reference
The diamond, having been set in fusible solder, is firmly pressed against the surface of the wheel by a small projecting arm and clamp. From Wordnik.com. [Wealth of the World's Waste Places and Oceania] Reference
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