Definition of Fusion

1. Noun. An occurrence that involves the production of a union.

Exact synonyms: Merger, Unification
Generic synonyms: Union
Derivative terms: Fuse, Merge, Unify, Unify

2. Noun. The state of being combined into one body.
Exact synonyms: Coalition
Generic synonyms: Unification, Union
Specialized synonyms: Alliance, Confederation, Federalisation, Federalization
Derivative terms: Coalesce

3. Noun. The merging of adjacent sounds or syllables or words.
Generic synonyms: Linguistic Process
Specialized synonyms: Syncretism

4. Noun. A nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy.
Exact synonyms: Nuclear Fusion, Nuclear Fusion Reaction
Specialized synonyms: Cold Fusion, Thermonuclear Reaction
Generic synonyms: Nuclear Reaction

5. Noun. The combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept.
Exact synonyms: Optical Fusion
Generic synonyms: Beholding, Seeing, Visual Perception

6. Noun. Correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization.
Exact synonyms: Spinal Fusion
Generic synonyms: Correction

7. Noun. The act of fusing (or melting) together.
Generic synonyms: Combination, Combining, Compounding
Derivative terms: Fuse, Fuse

Definition of Fusion

1. n. The act or operation of melting or rendering fluid by heat; the act of melting together; as, the fusion of metals.

Definition of Fusion

1. Noun. The merging of similar or different elements into a union ¹

2. Noun. (physics) A nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the concomitant release of energy ¹

3. Noun. (music) a style of music that blends disparate genres; especially types of jazz ¹

4. Noun. A style of cooking that combines ingredients and techniques from different countries or cultures ¹

5. Noun. The act of melting or liquifying something by heating it ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fusion

1. the act of melting together [n -S] : FUSIONAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Fusion

1. A nuclear reaction in which light atomic nuclei combine to form heavier nuclei, typically accompanied by the release of energy. (See also Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion) (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fusion

fusile
fusileer
fusileers
fusilier
fusiliers
fusillade
fusilladed
fusillades
fusillading
fusilli
fusillis
fusils
fusimotor
fusing
fusing point
fusion (current term)
fusion-fission hybrid
fusion-inferred threshold test
fusion area
fusion beat
fusion bomb
fusion bombs
fusion cooking
fusion energy
fusion gene
fusion protein
fusion proteins
fusion reactor
fusion reactors
fusion rocket

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