fusion

Noun
  1. An occurrence that involves the production of a union (synset 107388202)
    is a type of: union - the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts
    same as: merger, unification
  2. The state of being combined into one body (synset 114442066)
    is a type of: unification, union - the state of being joined or united or linked
    subtypes:
    same as: coalition
  3. The merging of adjacent sounds or syllables or words (synset 113506970)
    is a type of: linguistic process - a process involved in human language
    subtypes: syncretism - the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
  4. A nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy (synset 113506728)
    is a type of: nuclear reaction - (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei
    subtypes:
    • cold fusion - nuclear fusion at or near room temperatures; claims to have discovered it are generally considered to have been mistaken
    • thermonuclear reaction - a nuclear fusion reaction taking place at very high temperatures (as in the sun)
    same as: nuclear fusion, nuclear fusion reaction
  5. The combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept (synset 105945279)
    is a type of: beholding, seeing, visual perception - perception by means of the eyes
    same as: optical fusion
  6. Correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae;
    Usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization (synset 100700770)
    is a type of: correction - treatment of a specific defect
    same as: spinal fusion
  7. The act of fusing (or melting) together (synset 100381376)
    is a type of: combination, combining, compounding - the act of combining things to form a new whole

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