fusion
UK/'fjʊʒən/US/'fju:ʒәn/
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Definitions
n.
The process of merging different things into one
融合，合并
n.
A nuclear reaction in which light nuclei combine, releasing energy
核聚变
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfus (pour, melt) + -ion (process) = the act of melting and merging into one. Used for blending styles (fusion cuisine) and for the physics process where light nuclei combine into heavier ones.
Root flu still carries 61 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.nuclear fusion核聚变
- 2.fusion energy聚变能
- 3.fusion cuisine融合料理
- 4.a fusion of styles风格的融合
Example Sentences
- 1.
The restaurant serves a fusion of Thai and French cooking.
- 2.
Scientists hope nuclear fusion will one day power cities.