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fusion

/ˈfjuː.ʒən/noun2 syllables

Fusion means: an occurrence that involves the production of a union.

Synonyms for fusion7

noun, as in an occurrence that involves the production of a union

merger, unification

noun, as in a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy

nuclear fusion, nuclear fusion reaction

noun, as in the state of being combined into one body

coalition

noun, as in the combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept

optical fusion

noun, as in correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization

spinal fusion

What does fusion mean?7

noun

1

an occurrence that involves the production of a union

2

a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy

3

the state of being combined into one body

4

the combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept

5

correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization

6

the merging of adjacent sounds or syllables or words

7

the act of fusing (or melting) together

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with fusion?11

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Fusion in a sentence

  • The physicist was aware of the potential danger of nuclear fusion.CK
  • Jazz fusion is a combination of rock and jazz.Source_VOA
  • Everyone coming together is an example of fusion.Source_VOA
  • Reproduction is asexual when there is no fusion of gametes.AlanF_US
  • Nuclear fusion could wean the global economy off fossil fuels.Lumi_alt
  • What's the difference between fission and fusion?shekitten

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Forms of fusion

as a noun

plural
fusions