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First of all, the word "fuse" has many meanings. I am going to assume you are asking about an electrical safety fuse. Possibly the most common is a glass cylinder with round metal ends and a short length of fusible wire. enabling it to melt at a designated amperage. This type of fuse comes in many sizes ranging from about 1/2 inch to over 8 inches long. These are usually used in AC electrical power supply. This type also has a variation in a screw type form that screws into a socket on home ovens. Another numerous type is the Automotive DC fuse, generally a small plastic cube with two metal terminals. These also come in a variety of sizes and shapes. I have never counted all the sub types, but there would be at least 20 or more.

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