fusion

fu-sion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.

  2. 2.

    (Physics) A nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei combine to form heavier nuclei, releasing enormous energy.

  3. 3.

    A type of music that combines elements from different genres.

Forms

plural: fusions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    nuclear fusion — the process powering stars, being researched for clean energy
  • •
    fusion cuisine — cooking that combines elements from different culinary traditions
  • •
    jazz fusion — a music genre combining jazz with other styles

Related words

Antonyms: division, fission, separation
See also: blend, fission, fuse, merge
Synonyms: amalgamation, blend, combination, merger, union

Etymology

From Latin fusio ("a pouring, melting"), from fundere ("to pour, melt"). Entered English in the mid-16th century.