fusion meaning

UK /ˈfjuːʒən/ US /ˈfjuʒən/ 2 syllables

fusion (noun): an occurrence that involves the production of a union.

fusion has 7 meanings in this dictionary.

fusion as a noun

  1. an occurrence that involves the production of a union

    Synonyms: merger, unification

    Type of: union

    Related forms: fuse

  2. the state of being combined into one body

    Synonyms: coalition

    Type of: union

    Kinds: alliance, federalization

  3. the merging of adjacent sounds or syllables or words

    Type of: linguistic process

    Kinds: syncretism

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

    Synonyms: nuclear fusion, nuclear fusion reaction

    Type of: nuclear reaction

    Kinds: cold fusion, thermonuclear reaction

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

    Synonyms: optical fusion

    Type of: visual perception

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

    Synonyms: spinal fusion

    Type of: correction

  7. the act of fusing (or melting) together

    Type of: combination

    Related forms: fuse

How to pronounce fusion

fusion is pronounced /ˈfjuːʒən/ in British English and /ˈfjuʒən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with fusion

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with FU · words ending in ON · 6-letter words

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