■ noun
1》 the process or result of fusing.
2》 a reaction in which light atomic nuclei fuse to form a heavier nucleus, releasing much energy.
3》 popular music that is a mixture of different styles, especially jazz and rock.
4》 [as modifier ] referring to food or cooking which incorporates elements of both eastern and western cuisine.
Derivatives
~al adjective
~ism noun
~ist noun
Origin
C16: from L. fusio(n-) , from fundere 'pour, melt'.