fusion

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

|Updated on: 18 Jun 2018

Examples: fusion in a Sentence

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 of fusion from the Web

The surgery involves joining the bones of the spine together, also known as fusion, to help them line up correctly.

— dr. carolyn kienstra and dr. alicia morrisson, miamiherald, "Scoliosis a common condition that could require medical care," 12 June 2018
Since the early 1960s, the bassist Buster Williams has positioned himself comfortably along the divide between swinging hard bop and ecumenical fusion.

— New York Times, "15 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend," 7 June 2018
Like energy from nuclear fusion, an HIV vaccine is always 10 years away and always has been.

— adam rogers, WIRED, "The Man Who Says Science Blew Its Best Shot at an AIDS Vaccine," 1 June 2018
In this foodie moment, more focus on innovation and fusion of cuisines could mean more openings in coming months.

— brittany britto, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore restaurant closures continue as suburbanites dine elsewhere," 7 May 2018
Oviedo’s Sushi Pop restaurant is expanding its traditional Japanese and fusion flavors to the Park Ave.

— kyle arnold, OrlandoSentinel.com, "App pits stations against one another for gas savings," 26 Apr. 2018
The computing budget would soar 25%, to $605 million, and fusion would receive a 24% increase, to $410 million.

— adrian cho, Science | AAAS, "Science at Department of Energy gets a hefty raise in final 2018 budget," 23 Mar. 2018
Over a thousand researchers from Japan and other countries will be able to use the system, mainly for plasma physics and fusion energy calculations.

— shannon liao, The Verge, "Japan is commissioning the world’s most powerful nuclear fusion research supercomputer," 19 Mar. 2018
The likely cervical discectomy and fusion (assuming no permanent nerve damage) should have him ready for OTAs.

— profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Top offseason medical issues for every AFC team," 1 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of 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 ⁵found

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FUSION Defined for English Language Learners

fusion

noun

Definition of fusion for English Language Learners

: 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)

FUSION Defined for Kids

fusion

noun fu·sion \ ˈfyü-zhən \

Definition 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

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

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

(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

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