fusion
noun /ˈfjuːʒn/
/ˈfjuːʒn/
- [uncountable, singular] fusion (of A and B) the process or result of joining two or more things together to form one
- the fusion of copper and zinc to produce brass
- The movie displayed a perfect fusion of image and sound.
- (also nuclear fusion)[uncountable] (physics) the act or process of combining the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms to form a heavier nucleus, with energy being released compare fission see also cold fusionTopics Physics and chemistryc1
- [uncountable] music that is a mixture of different styles, especially jazz and rockTopics Musicc2
- [uncountable] cooking that is a mixture of different styles
- French–Thai fusion
Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin fusio(n-), from fundere ‘pour, melt’.