fusion

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈfjuːʒən/ 🇺🇸 /ˈfjuːʒən/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    The process of joining two or more things together to form a single entity; the act of merging or combining.; A nuclear reaction in which two or more light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy.; The process or state of melting; the liquefaction of a solid by heat.; A style of cooking or cuisine that combines elements from different culinary traditions.; A genre of music that blends elements of jazz with rock, funk, or other styles, popular especially in the 1970s.; In biology, the union of two or more cells, nuclei, or gametes into a single entity.; In medicine, the surgical joining of two or more bones or vertebrae to form a single solid unit.; In optics, the merging of two images (one from each eye) into a single perception by the brain.; In politics, the combination or alliance of two or more parties or factions into one.; The result or product of combining different elements; a merged entity.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable / uncountable Plural: fusions

Collocations

nuclear fusionfusion cuisinefusion energyfusion reactioncold fusionfusion of cultures

Derivatives

fusefusiblefusibilityconfusiondiffusioninfusioneffusionprofusion

Synonyms

mergerblendamalgamationcombinationunionintegration

Antonyms

fissionseparationdivision

Commonly confused

fission
EN: 'Fission' means splitting apart (e.g., nuclear fission), while 'fusion' means joining together (e.g., nuclear fusion).
confusion
EN: 'Confusion' means a state of bewilderment or disorder, while 'fusion' means the act of merging or combining.

Spelling tips

EN: Note the single 's' in 'fusion'; do not double it. The related verb is 'fuse' (not 'fusion' used as a verb).

💬 Examples

  1. The fusion of different musical styles created a unique new genre.

  2. Scientists have been working for decades to achieve controlled nuclear fusion as a clean energy source.

  3. The fusion point of iron is approximately 1,538 degrees Celsius.

  4. The restaurant is known for its Japanese-Peruvian fusion dishes.

  5. Miles Davis is often credited as a pioneer of jazz fusion.

  6. The fusion of sperm and egg during fertilization creates a zygote.

  7. The patient underwent spinal fusion surgery to stabilize the damaged vertebrae.

  8. Proper binocular fusion is essential for depth perception.

  9. The fusion of the two opposition parties gave them a stronger chance in the election.

  10. The city is a fusion of ancient traditions and modern innovation.