fusion

noun, fu·sion often attributive \ˈfyü-zh^ən\

: a combination or mixture of things

physics : a process in which the nuclei of atoms are joined

: a type of popular music that combines different styles (such as jazz and rock)

Full Definition of FUSION

: the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat

: a union by or as if by melting: as

a : a merging of diverse, distinct, or separate elements into a unified whole

b : a political partnership : coalition

c : popular music combining different styles (as jazz and rock)

d : food prepared using techniques and ingredients of two or more ethnic or regional cuisines —called also fusion cuisine

: the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite

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Origin of FUSION

Latin fusion-, fusio, from fundere

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to FUSION

Synonyms: admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, cocktail, combination, composite, compound, conflation, emulsion, blend, intermixture, meld, mix, mixture, synthesis

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FUSION Defined for Kids

fusion

noun fu·sion \ˈfyü-zhən\

Definition of FUSION for Kids

: an act of fusing or melting together

: union by or as if by melting

: union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy

Medical Dictionary

fusion

noun , fu·sion often attrib \ˈfyü-zhən\

Medical Definition of FUSION

a : the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat b : the liquid or plastic state induced by heat

: a union by or as if by melting together: as a : a merging of diverse elements into a unified whole; specifically : the blending of retinal images in binocular vision b : a combination of ingredients achieved by heating and mixing together c (1) : a blend of sensations, perceptions, ideas, or attitudes such that the component elements can seldom be identified by introspective analysis (2) : the perception of light from a source that is intermittent above a critical frequency as if the source were continuous—called also flicker fusion; compare flicker d : the surgical immobilization of a joint—see spinal fusion

: the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite—called also nuclear fusion

—fu·sion·al \-^əl\ adjective