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
- an occurrence that involves the production of a union
Synonyms: merger, unification
Type of: union
Related forms: fuse
- the state of being combined into one body
Synonyms: coalition
Type of: union
Kinds: alliance, federalization
- the merging of adjacent sounds or syllables or words
Type of: linguistic process
Kinds: syncretism
- 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
- the combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept
Synonyms: optical fusion
Type of: visual perception
- 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
- 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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