fusion

fu·sion

noun, often attributive \ˈfyü-zh^ən\

Definition of FUSION

1

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

2

: 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

3

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

Examples of FUSION

1. a fusion of different methods
2. a fusion of musical styles
3. The show is a fusion of news and entertainment.
4. The fusion of different cultural influences is evident in her sculpture.

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

Related Words

half-and-half; absorption, blending, coalescence, coalition, commingling, commixture, compost, concretion, homogenization, immingling, immixture, incorporation, integration, interfusion, intermingling, mergence, merger, merging, mingling; assortment, hash, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jumble, medley, mélange, mishmash, motley, patchwork, potpourri, variety; accumulation, aggregation, conglomeration

Near Antonyms

component, constituent, element, ingredient

Other Energy Engineering Terms

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fu·sion

noun , often attrib \ˈfyü-zhən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of FUSION

1

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

2

: 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

3

: 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