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fusion

noun, often attributive
fu·​sion | \ ˈfyü-zhᵊn How to pronounce fusion (audio) \

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.
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Recent Examples on the Web

 Woods had played only 17 official tournaments after his first back surgery in April 2014, and the fusion surgery was as much about quality of life as golf. — Doug Ferguson, chicagotribune.com, "Tiger Woods withdraws from Northern Trust, citing an oblique strain," 9 Aug. 2019 Woods had played only 17 official tournaments after his first back surgery in April 2014, and the fusion surgery was as much about quality of life as golf. — Doug Ferguson, baltimoresun.com, "Tiger Woods withdraws from Northern Trust, citing oblique strain," 9 Aug. 2019 Crawfish & Noodles One comes to Crawfish & Noodles for its unique Vietnamese-Cajun fusion, and not so much the atmosphere—unless, that is, disco balls are your thing. — Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, "20 Best Restaurants in Houston," 1 Oct. 2018 MIXER Network after work Socialize with other young professionals at an Asian fusion restaurant and cocktail bar at this event from BVD Boston. — Max Jungreis, BostonGlobe.com, "Business Agenda," 23 July 2019 The 815-square-foot Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant called the Yellow Green Farmers Market on Sheridan Street its home for four years before owner Cesar Cifuentes moved to this permanent spot. — Catie Wegman, sun-sentinel.com, "Downtown Hollywood culinary crawl: Meet the city’s nine new restaurants and bars," 12 July 2019 That night, book a supper at one of the restaurants on Porto Cervo’s beloved Piazzetta—choose between the classic fish spot, Il Pescatore, or Novikov, an Asian fusion restaurant from owner and Russian restaurateur Arkady. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Places to Visit in August," 26 June 2019 Quest Hill, the manager of Tac-oh in the arty South First Area (SoFA), said the Mexican fusion restaurant opened a downtown location in 2017 because of the growth in the restaurant-friendly district. — Sunay Sanghani, The Mercury News, "The secret’s out: Downtown San Jose is the latest Bay Area hot spot," 21 June 2019 Crecia’s Kitchen, an Asian-Cajun fusion restaurant, is planning to open in the Summerwood area before the end of June. — Chris Shelton, Houston Chronicle, "Roundups: Asian-Cajun fusion eatery Crecia’s Kitchen set to open near Summerwood," 20 June 2019

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First Known Use of fusion

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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fusion

noun
How to pronounce fusion (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of fusion

: 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)

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fusion

noun
fu·​sion | \ ˈfyü-zhən How to pronounce fusion (audio) \

Kids Definition of fusion

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

fusion

noun, often attributive
fu·​sion | \ ˈfyü-zhən How to pronounce fusion (audio) \

Medical Definition of fusion

1a : 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

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