fusion

noun

fu·sion ˈfyü-zhᵊn How to pronounce fusion (audio)

often attributive

: the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat

: a union by or as if by melting: such as

: a merging of diverse, distinct, or separate elements into a unified whole

Opera is a fusion of several arts.

: a political partnership : coalition

a fusion of Democrats and independent Republicans

New York Times

: popular music combining different styles (such as jazz and rock)

: food prepared using techniques and ingredients of two or more ethnic or regional cuisines

a restaurant that specializes in Indian-Chinese fusion

called also fusion cuisine

: the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite

nuclear fusion

Example Sentences

a fusion of different methods a fusion of musical styles The show is a fusion of news and entertainment. The fusion of different cultural influences is evident in her sculpture.

Recent Examples on the Web Medford’s Bellforge Arts Center presents a day of free dance performances and interactive workshops ranging from Irish dance to African fusion.

BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Chef Micknai Arefaine brings the fusion stylings of Ethiopian cuisine to Habesha Flavor, the latest pop-up restaurant at R. House in Remington.

Michelle Deal-zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 Now the Latin-Asian fusion concept — with baos, tostadas, tacos, bowls — has expanded to a second location in a Deerfield Beach ghost kitchen.

Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Penned by the artist and produced by Charlee Jermey Argueta (a.k.a MC4), the track begins with an acoustic melody that later transforms into a catchy urban-pop fusion backed by the 20-year-old Puerto Rican’s deep raspy vocals.

Billboard Staff, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2022 Shake & Muddle, which opened in 2019, is a fusion mixology cocktail bar and small plates restaurant serving salads, burgers, tacos, steaks and more.

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 If the best things on the menu are organic celebrations of mostly Filipino inspiration, the less successful dishes taste like concessions to the fusion narrative.

Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2022 In the 1970s, European countries began working on a fusion experiment, called Joint European Torus.

Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 This same spirit animates Plan C, the clothing line Carolina launched in 2018—a fusion of bohemian comfort, boyish volumes, bold blocks of color, and edgy graphics.

Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

fusion

noun

fu·sion ˈfyü-zhən How to pronounce fusion (audio)

often attributive

: the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat

: the liquid or plastic state induced by heat

: a union by or as if by melting together: as

: a merging of diverse elements into a unified whole

specifically : the blending of retinal images in binocular vision

: a combination of ingredients achieved by heating and mixing together

(1)

: a blend of sensations, perceptions, ideas, or attitudes such that the component elements can seldom be identified by introspective analysis

(2)

: the perception of light from a source that is intermittent above a critical frequency as if the source were continuous

called also flicker fusion

compare flicker

: the surgical immobilization of a joint see spinal fusion

: the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite

called also nuclear fusion

单词	fusions
释义	fusion noun fu·sion ˈfyü-zhᵊn often attributive 1 : the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat 2 : a union by or as if by melting: such as a : a merging of diverse, distinct, or separate elements into a unified whole Opera is a fusion of several arts. b : a political partnership : coalition a fusion of Democrats and independent Republicans New York Times c : popular music combining different styles (such as jazz and rock) d : food prepared using techniques and ingredients of two or more ethnic or regional cuisines a restaurant that specializes in Indian-Chinese fusion called also fusion cuisine 3 : the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite nuclear fusion Synonyms admixture alloy amalgam amalgamation blend cocktail combination composite compound conflation emulsion intermixture meld mix mixture synthesis See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a fusion of different methods a fusion of musical styles The show is a fusion of news and entertainment. The fusion of different cultural influences is evident in her sculpture. Recent Examples on the Web Medford’s Bellforge Arts Center presents a day of free dance performances and interactive workshops ranging from Irish dance to African fusion. BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Chef Micknai Arefaine brings the fusion stylings of Ethiopian cuisine to Habesha Flavor, the latest pop-up restaurant at R. House in Remington. Michelle Deal-zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 Now the Latin-Asian fusion concept — with baos, tostadas, tacos, bowls — has expanded to a second location in a Deerfield Beach ghost kitchen. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Penned by the artist and produced by Charlee Jermey Argueta (a.k.a MC4), the track begins with an acoustic melody that later transforms into a catchy urban-pop fusion backed by the 20-year-old Puerto Rican’s deep raspy vocals. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2022 Shake & Muddle, which opened in 2019, is a fusion mixology cocktail bar and small plates restaurant serving salads, burgers, tacos, steaks and more. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 If the best things on the menu are organic celebrations of mostly Filipino inspiration, the less successful dishes taste like concessions to the fusion narrative. Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2022 In the 1970s, European countries began working on a fusion experiment, called Joint European Torus. Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 This same spirit animates Plan C, the clothing line Carolina launched in 2018—a fusion of bohemian comfort, boyish volumes, bold blocks of color, and edgy graphics. Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Medieval Latin fūsiōn-, fūsiō "process of pouring, casting of molten metal," going back to Latin, "process of pouring, effusion," from fud-, variant stem of fundere "to pour, shed, cast (liquid metal)" (Medieval Latin also, "to melt down, make liquid") + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at found entry 5 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing fusion nuclear fusion nuclear fusion Kids Definition fusion noun fu·sion ˈfyü-zhən 1 : an act of fusing or melting together 2 : union by or as if by melting 3 : union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy Medical Definition fusion noun fu·sion ˈfyü-zhən often attributive 1 a : the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat b : the liquid or plastic state induced by heat 2 : a union by or as if by melting together: as a : a merging of diverse elements into a unified whole specifically : the blending of retinal images in binocular vision b : a combination of ingredients achieved by heating and mixing together c (1) : a blend of sensations, perceptions, ideas, or attitudes such that the component elements can seldom be identified by introspective analysis (2) : the perception of light from a source that is intermittent above a critical frequency as if the source were continuous called also flicker fusion compare flicker d : the surgical immobilization of a joint see spinal fusion 3 : the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite called also nuclear fusion fusions noun plural of fusion as in mixtures a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things a fusion of jazz and classical music Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance mixtures amalgamations amalgams mixes blends combinations alloys syntheses composites cocktails compounds admixtures conflations assortments intermixtures emulsions melds incorporations absorptions mergers varieties integrations mélanges coalescences hodgepodges medleys patchworks coalitions mishmashes aggregations homogenizations accumulations conglomerations concretions mergences commixtures composts hashes potpourris interfusions jumbles half-and-halfs hotchpotches immixtures motleys Antonyms & Near Antonyms elements components ingredients constituents
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