fusion

noun, often attributive

fu·sion | \ˈfyü-zhᵊn

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 as

a : 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. Times

c : 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

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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 on the Web

This fusion makes trips by turns serendipitous and preplanned, a blend of anything-goes adventure and the clock-watching precision of a big-ship cruise. — Paul Brady, Condé Nast Traveler, "Want Serious Bragging Rights? Do a Road Trip Across Borneo," 16 Nov. 2018 In a test tube, the resulting fusion antibodies could neutralize flu strains that neither of their single constituents could alone. — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, "Llama “nanobodies” might grant universal flu protection," 5 Nov. 2018 Its ongoing fusion with Android apps has masked some of its holes related to offline work, but that still feels like a patchwork solution with periodic moments of clunkiness. — Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, "The Ars Technica Back to School buying guide," 13 Aug. 2018 Businesses launched promotional tie-ins ranging from fusion food to free hotel stays. — Chun Han Wong, WSJ, "I’ll Have Atomic Wings! For Singapore Foodies, Trump-Kim Fusion Is the Bomb," 10 June 2018 Nobu Matsuhisa, famous for Japanese-Peruvian fusion food, has 38 restaurants on five continents around the world. — Rosemary Mcclure, latimes.com, "Try Nobu's famous Japanese-Peruvian fusion cooking on Crystal Cruises voyage," 26 Apr. 2018 His latest venture, the Mesa Peruana, serves Peruvian fusion food. — Maureen Orth, Town & Country, "Inside Cartagena," 11 Jan. 2013 Arthur Russell is a hero producer of ours for the avant garde sound of disco fusion, so his spirit and vibe was all up in the track. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "Louie Vega Breaks Down 'NYC Disco' Double Album: Exclusive," 29 June 2018 Out of this fusion of Mexican tradition and Mexican American tradition comes Los Lobos. — Richard Chang, latimes.com, "Los Lobos to ‘disconnect’ at Musco Center," 15 Mar. 2018

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History and Etymology for fusion

borrowed from Medieval Latin fūsiōn-, fūsiō "process of pouring, casting of molten metal," going back to Latin, "process of pouring, effusion," from fud-, variant stem of fundere "to pour, shed, cast (liquid metal)" (Medieval Latin also, "to melt down, make liquid") + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at found entry 5

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