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Definition of fusion noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

fusion

noun
 
/ˈfjuːʒn/
 
/ˈfjuːʒn/
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  1. [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.
  2. (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
  3. [uncountable] music that is a mixture of different styles, especially jazz and rockTopics Musicc2
  4. [uncountable] cooking that is a mixture of different styles
    • French–Thai fusion
    5. Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin fusio(n-), from fundere ‘pour, melt’.
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