- 1[uncountable, singular] 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 related entries: Energy and physical forces
- 3[uncountable] music that is a mixture of different styles, especially jazz and rock See related entries: Styles of music
- 4[uncountable] cooking that is a mixture of different styles French–Thai fusion Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin fusio(n-), from fundere ‘pour, melt’.
fusion
nounBrE BrE//ˈfjuːʒn//; NAmE NAmE//ˈfjuːʒn//
Energy and physical forces, Styles of musicCheck pronunciation: fusion
