n.
- the process or result of fusing.
- a reaction in which light atomic nuclei fuse to form a heavier nucleus, releasing much energy.
- popular music that is a mixture of different styles, especially jazz and rock.
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[as modifier]
referring to food or cooking which incorporates elements of both eastern and western cuisine.
Derivative
- fusional adj.
- fusionism n.
- fusionist n.
Etymology
C16: from L. fusio(n-), from fundere ‘pour, melt’.