: capable of being fused and especially liquefied by heat
fusible alloy

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Choose a fabric with bright circles in the pattern or the color, and layer it with fusible batting. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023 Look for this double-side, fusible, heavyweight interfacing at your fabric store. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Medieval Latin fūsibilis, from Latin fūsus (past participle of fundere "to cast [metal], melt down, make liquid") + -ibilis -ible — more at fuse entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fusible was in the 14th century

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“Fusible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fusible. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

: capable of being fused and especially melted by heat
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