Defuzing

/dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of defuze; the process of removing fuzes from explosives or reducing danger and tension.

Etymology

From 'defuze' plus the progressive suffix '-ing,' which creates present participles and gerunds in English.

Kelly Says

Defuzing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the military—bomb disposal experts must remain perfectly calm while handling devices designed to kill, making it both a technical and psychological challenge.

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