Fusion Definition

fyo͝ozhən
noun
The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat.
American Heritage
The liquid or melted state induced by heat.
American Heritage
A fusing or melting together.
Webster's New World
The union of different things by or as if by melting; blending; coalition.
A fusion of political parties.
Webster's New World
The state or fact of being so united.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Fusion

Noun

Singular:
fusion
Plural:
fusions

Origin of Fusion

  • 1555, from Middle French fusion, from Latin fusionem (the accusative of fusio), from fusus, past participle of fundere (“pour, melt”) (see also found).

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin fūsiō fūsiōn- from fūsus past participle of fundere to melt gheu- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Fusion Sentence Examples

  • Incomplete fusion occurs in sieve tubes.

  • She assumes various local forms in the old Semitic world, and this has led to consequent fusion and identification with the deities of other nations.

  • In the latter a further specialization is shown in the fusion of the body segments.

  • The reaction is accompanied by much frothing, and the whole is filtered when in a state of tranquil fusion.

  • How far did Alexander intend that in such a fusion Hellenic culture should retain its pre-eminence?

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Words Starting With

FFUFUS

Words Ending With

NONION

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fusion

Words Starting With F and Ending With N

Starts With F & Ends With NStarts With FU & Ends With NStarts With F & Ends With ON

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With F6 Letter Words Ending With N