1 [U,sing.] the process or result of joining two or more things together to form one:
the fusion of copper and zinc to produce brass * The movie displayed a perfect fusion of image and sound.
2 (also nuclear fusion) [U] (physics) the act or process of combining the NUCLEI (= central parts) of atoms to form a heavier NUCLEUS, with energy being released
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