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Definition of fusion
1 : the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
2 : a union by or as if by melting: such asa : a merging of diverse, distinct, or separate elements into a unified whole Opera is a fusion of several arts.b : a political partnership : coalition a fusion of Democrats and independent Republicans — N. Y. Timesc : popular music combining different styles (such as jazz and rock)d : food prepared using techniques and ingredients of two or more ethnic or regional cuisines a restaurant that specializes in Indian-Chinese fusion —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 nuclear fusion
From the M-W Editors
Examples of fusion in a Sentence
a fusion of different methods
a fusion of musical styles
The show is a fusion of news and entertainment.
The fusion of different cultural influences is evident in her sculpture.
Recent Examples of fusion from the Web
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NFRI hosts a tokamak research reactor and South Korea’s effort to support ITER, the experimental fusion reactor under construction near Cadarache in France.
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The result feels like a fusion of Andron's and Singleton's sensibilities, a crime thriller that's sharply attuned to the realism of a city in transition.
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The Odu Afrobeat world-fusion ensemble is headlining on Friday on the Stroh's Main State.
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One of the products of fusion is energy, which provides enough outward force to balance the inward collapse of the star.
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Food will be served at Nirvana from 4-11 p.m. daily, with the menu full of Indian-American fusion dishes like masala fries, naan pizza and masala chicken wings.
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What Abernathy and Coretta Scott King knew was that fusion was the only way to continue the work without breaking.
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The event is billed as a fusion of salsa and merengue.
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Princeton Satellite Systems is not alone in pursuing small fusion reactors.
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Origin and Etymology of fusion
Latin fusion-, fusio, from fundere
Other Energy Engineering Terms
FUSION Defined for English Language Learners
fusion
playDefinition of fusion for English Language Learners
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: a combination or mixture of things
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physics : a process in which the nuclei of atoms are joined
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: a type of popular music that combines different styles (such as jazz and rock)
FUSION Defined for Kids
fusion
playDefinition of fusion for Students
1 : an act of fusing or melting together
2 : union by or as if by melting
3 : union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy
Medical Dictionary
fusion
playMedical Definition of fusion
1a: the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heatb: the liquid or plastic state induced by heat
2: a union by or as if by melting together: asa: a merging of diverse elements into a unified whole; specifically : the blending of retinal images in binocular visionb: a combination of ingredients achieved by heating and mixing togetherd: 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
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