fu·sion 
/ˈfju:ʒn̩/ noun
plural fu·sions /ˈfju:ʒn̩/ noun 1 : a combination or mixture of things [count] ▪ a fusion of different methods ▪ a fusion of musical styles ▪ The show is a fusion of news and entertainment. [noncount] ▪ The fusion of different cultural influences is evident in her sculpture. 2 [noncount] physics : a process in which the nuclei of atoms are joined
▪ a fusion reactor/reaction ◊A large amount of energy is released when fusion occurs. —called also nuclear fusion; — compare fission 3 [noncount] : a type of popular music that combines different styles (such as jazz and rock) 4 [noncount] : food prepared by combining methods and ingredients from different areas of the world —called also fusion cuisine
▪ a fusion reactor/reaction ◊A large amount of energy is released when fusion occurs. —called also nuclear fusion; — compare fission
