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proximity fuze

noun

Definition of proximity fuze

: an electronic device that detonates a projectile within effective range of the target by means of the radio waves sent out from a tiny radio set in the nose of the projectile and reflected back to the set from the target

called also radio proximity fuze, variable time fuze, VT fuze

First Known Use of proximity fuze

1940, in the meaning defined above

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