\Fuze\, n.
A tube, filled with combustible matter, for exploding a
shell, etc. See {Fuse}, n.
{Chemical fuze}, a fuze in which substances separated until
   required for action are then brought into contact, and
   uniting chemically, produce explosion.
{Concussion fuze}, a fuze ignited by the striking of the
   projectile.
{Electric fuze}, a fuze which is ignited by heat or a spark
   produced by an electric current.
{Friction fuze}, a fuze which is ignited by the heat evolved
   by friction.
{Percussion fuze}, a fuze in which the ignition is produced
   by a blow on some fulminating compound.
{Time fuze}, a fuze adapted, either by its length or by the
   character of its composition, to burn a certain time
   before producing an explosion.