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fusion

Syllabification: (fu·sion)
Pronunciation: /ˈfyo͞oZHən/

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Definition of fusion

noun

  • the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity:a fusion of an idea from anthropology and an idea from psychology malformation or fusion of the three bones in the middle ear
  • Physicsshort for nuclear fusion.
  • the process of causing a material or object to melt with intense heat, especially so as to join with another:the fusion of resin and glass fiber in the molding process
  • music that is a mixture of different styles, especially jazz and rock.

adjective

  • referring to food or cooking that incorporates elements of diverse cuisines:their fusion fare includes a sushi-like roll of gingery rice and eel wrapped in marinated Greek grape leaves

Derivatives

fusional

Pronunciation: /-ZHənl/

adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin fusio(n-), from fundere 'pour, melt'

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