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

Building pressure and heat created nuclear fusion, which ignited the star into shining. — Jill Kiedaisch, Popular Mechanics, "When the Sun Dies, a Giant Crystal Will Take Its Place," 11 Jan. 2019 The newborn star lit up with nuclear fusion, sending light and heat out into the spinning circumstellar disk. — Sarah Kaplan, chicagotribune.com, "Many asteroids might be remnants of 5 destroyed worlds, scientists say," 3 July 2018 New spins on international cuisines include contemporary Indonesian, California and Gujarati fusion, modern Moroccan and fast-casual Mediterranean. — Ashley Day, USA TODAY, "50+ standout restaurant openings in 2018," 29 June 2018 Yelp and Facebook reviewers are raving about Houston's selection of Mediterranean, Asian and Tex Mex fusion, not to mention hot dogs that are really about the toppings. — Dana Burke, Houston Chronicle, "Houston-area food trucks worth hunting down," 31 May 2018 The casual eatery in Oak Lawn will center on seasonal American fusion fare, which means dishes with ingredients and technique from Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Think: seasonal product, veggie-forward cookery, and an onsite garden. — Kat Odell, Vogue, "2019’s Most Anticipated American Restaurant Openings," 3 Jan. 2019 For 85 years, the modernity of the Lacoste style lies in this singular fusion of sport and fashion. — Amira Rasool, Teen Vogue, "Lacoste Makes History by Appointing Louise Trotter as Its First Female Creative Director," 5 Oct. 2018 For you, Sagittarius darling, this energy creates a dynamic fusion between your fantasy and reality. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What September's Sagittarius Horoscope Means for You," 30 Aug. 2018 The supercomputers can be used to forecast climate change, look into a cure for cancer, and research nuclear fusion, among other tasks. — Shannon Liao, The Verge, "The US now has the two fastest supercomputers in the world," 12 Nov. 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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