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fusion

Definitions of fusion
  1. noun
    an occurrence that involves the production of a union
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    type of:
    ligue, union
    the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts
  2. noun
    the combination of two or more commercial companies
    synonyms: union
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    type of:
    consolidation
    the act of combining into an integral whole
  3. noun
    a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
    synonyms: fusion nucléaire
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    type of:
    réaction nucléaire
    (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei
  4. noun
    the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
    synonyms: unification
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    type of:
    ligue, union
    the act of making or becoming a single unit
  5. noun
    the state of being combined into one body
    synonyms: coalition
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    types:
    alliance
    the state of being allied or confederated
    type of:
    union
    the state of being joined or united or linked
  6. noun
    the act of combining into an integral whole
    synonyms: consolidation
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    types:
    annexion, intégration
    consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body
    union
    the combination of two or more commercial companies
    type of:
    combinaison
    the act of combining things to form a new whole
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