fusion
gb/fjˈuʒən/ us/fjˈuʒən/
B2
Inglês
~ 5900
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B2
event
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process of joining things into one
The process of bringing different things together so they become one thing.
Padrão de uso:
the fusion of [A] and [B]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse “fusion” with “confusion” because they look similar. “Fusion” is about joining things together into one; “confusion” is about not understanding. Example error: *There was fusion in the classroom* (incorrect) instead of *There was confusion in the classroom* (correct).
Sinónimos
combination (Very general word; does not always imply a smooth or complete joining the way “fusion” can.)
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merger (Used especially for companies or organizations; more business-focused than the broader “fusion”.)
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blend (Slightly more informal and often used for tastes, styles, or sounds, not for formal structures like parties or firms.)
Antónimos
separation (Focuses on keeping things apart instead of bringing them together.)
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division (Highlights splitting one thing into parts, the opposite of making one thing from parts.)
Colocações
a fusion of cultures
|a fusion of styles
|a fusion of ideas
|fusion between the two companies
|political fusion
|cultural fusion
Temas
general
|business
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Talks about the fusion of the two companies are still in the early stages.
- The festival celebrates the fusion of traditional and modern dance forms.
- Recent reforms aim at a closer fusion of local and national transport systems.
- Her research focuses on the fusion of art and technology in modern classrooms.
- The political fusion of the two parties reshaped the country’s government.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The fusion of the two schools took many months.
- This project is about the fusion of old and new ideas.
- We watched the slow fusion of the two small groups into one big group.
- The city is famous for the fusion of many cultures.
- The fusion of music and video makes the show very exciting.
Nome
B2
entity
2
product or style made by mixing
A thing, style, or kind of art or food that mixes different kinds of ideas, cultures, or ways of doing something.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is a fusion of [A] and [B]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *“fusion food”* when they mean the style of cooking in general. While “fusion food” is possible for individual dishes, the more common term for the style is “fusion cuisine.” Example: *This city is famous for its fusion food* sounds less natural than *This city is famous for its fusion cuisine* when talking about restaurants in general.
Sinónimos
hybrid (Stresses that something is made from two different types; sounds a bit more technical or scientific than “fusion” in everyday culture talk.)
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mix (Very general and informal; does not highlight the idea of a unified new style as clearly as “fusion”.)
Antónimos
pure (Suggests that something comes from only one source or style, without elements from others.)
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traditional (Implies following one established style or culture, instead of mixing several together.)
Colocações
fusion cuisine
|fusion restaurant
|fusion music
|fusion genre
|fusion dish
|fusion menu
Temas
art
|food
|music
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- Their latest album is a bold fusion of jazz and electronic music.
- The restaurant is known for its creative Asian–Latin fusion.
- Her work is a fusion of street photography and fine art.
- The show offered a fun fusion of theater, dance, and live painting.
- This cocktail is a refreshing fusion of local herbs and tropical fruit.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- This band plays a fusion of rock and hip-hop.
- We tried a new fusion of Italian and Japanese food.
- The movie is a fusion of comedy and action.
- His fashion line is a fusion of sport clothes and formal clothes.
- Our city has many places that serve fusion food.
Nome
technical
C1
event
3
nuclear joining of atomic nuclei
In nuclear science, the process where small parts of atoms join together and give off a lot of energy.
Padrão de uso:
nuclear fusion of [light elements]
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse “fusion” with “fission.” Fusion is when small atomic parts join; fission is when a big atomic part splits. Writing *“The sun uses fission”* is incorrect; it should be *“The sun uses fusion.”*
Sinónimos
nuclear fusion (More specific and complete term; clearly marks this as a nuclear process and avoids confusion with other kinds of fusion.)
Antónimos
nuclear fission (Opposite nuclear process in which a heavy nucleus splits into lighter nuclei, rather than light nuclei joining together.)
Colocações
nuclear fusion
|fusion reactor
|fusion energy
|fusion power
|fusion research
|fusion reaction
Temas
science
|energy
|space
Exemplos
- The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion at its core.
- Scientists hope controlled fusion will one day provide almost limitless clean power.
- Achieving stable fusion in a reactor remains a major challenge for physicists.
- In a fusion reaction, hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium and release energy.
- International projects are testing new ways to confine hot plasma for fusion experiments.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The stars shine because of fusion inside them.
- Many scientists study fusion as a future energy source.
- In fusion, small atoms join and make a lot of energy.
- A fusion reactor must hold gas that is hotter than the sun.
- Some people think fusion power could change the world.
Nome
technical
C1
action
4
surgical joining of bones or joints
A medical operation that makes two bones grow together so that the joint does not move anymore.
Padrão de uso:
[patient] undergoes [spinal/ankle/etc.] fusion
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that “spinal fusion” is permanent. It does not mean the spine is simply “fixed”; it means parts are joined so they no longer move. Also, do not confuse this with “physiotherapy,” which is exercise treatment, not surgery.
Sinónimos
arthrodesis (Technical medical term for surgical fusion of a joint; rarely used outside professional contexts compared to the more general “fusion.”)
Antónimos
mobility (Fusion is done to remove movement in a joint, so it reduces or removes mobility.)
Colocações
spinal fusion
|wrist fusion
|ankle fusion
|fusion surgery
|bone fusion
|undergo fusion
Temas
medicine
|health
|body
Exemplos
- After years of pain, she decided to have spinal fusion to stabilize her lower back.
- The surgeon recommended wrist fusion to relieve the patient’s severe arthritis.
- Spinal fusion can limit flexibility but often greatly reduces chronic pain.
- X-rays showed that the bone fusion was progressing as expected after surgery.
- He needed neck fusion following the car accident to protect his spinal cord.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The doctor says I may need spinal fusion.
- After the fusion, his back did not move as before.
- She had a fusion in her neck to stop the pain.
- Fusion of the bones helped the joint become stable.
- He stayed in the hospital for a week after the fusion surgery.
Nome
technical
C2
event
5
melting of a solid into liquid
In science, the change when a solid melts and becomes a liquid.
Padrão de uso:
heat of fusion of [substance]
Erro comum:
Learners often know the word “melting” but not this technical sense of “fusion.” In school science, “melting point” is usually more common than “fusion point.” Do not confuse this meaning with “nuclear fusion,” which is about atoms, not state changes.
Sinónimos
melting (Everyday term for the same physical change; “fusion” is mostly used in more formal scientific contexts.)
Antónimos
freezing (Opposite change of state: a liquid becoming a solid instead of a solid becoming a liquid.)
Colocações
heat of fusion
|latent heat of fusion
|fusion point
|fusion temperature
|enthalpy of fusion
Temas
science
|physics
Exemplos
- The latent heat of fusion of ice is an important value in thermodynamics.
- At its fusion point, the solid metal begins to turn into a liquid.
- Students were asked to calculate the energy needed for the fusion of one kilogram of ice.
- Different materials have different fusion temperatures, depending on their structure.
- The diagram shows the fusion of the solid as heat is added at constant temperature.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Fusion happens when a solid melts into a liquid.
- The fusion of ice to water needs energy.
- Each metal has its own fusion temperature.
- We measured the heat of fusion in the lab.
- Fusion is the opposite of freezing.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
fusion
IPA
GB/fjˈuʒən/
US/fjˈuʒən/
Sílabas e acento
fu - sion (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (fu)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: fusion
- Plural: fusion, fusions
Família de palavras
Forms
fusions
noun
Core family
fuse
verb B2
Related words
fission
noun
Advanced or less common
fusible
adjective
Expressões
a fusion of
1/ə fjˈuʒən əv/
fixed phrase
a single thing made from mixing
Used to say that something is made by mixing two or more different things into one.
Exemplos
- The movie is a fusion of romance and science fiction.
- Their new logo is a fusion of modern design and classic symbols.
cold fusion
1/kˈoʊld fjˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
hypothetical low-temperature nuclear fusion
A very low-temperature kind of nuclear fusion that some scientists have suggested, but which is not generally accepted as real.
Exemplos
- Claims of successful cold fusion experiments have been met with strong skepticism.
- Cold fusion has long been a popular topic in science fiction.
fusion energy
1/fjˈuʒən ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
energy produced by nuclear fusion
Energy that is made when small parts of atoms join together in fusion.
Exemplos
- Many experts see fusion energy as a possible long-term solution to climate change.
- Funding for fusion energy projects has increased in recent years.
nuclear fusion
1/nˈukliɚ fjˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
nuclear joining of light atoms
A nuclear process where small parts of atoms join together and give off a lot of energy.
Exemplos
- Nuclear fusion powers the sun and other stars.
- Many countries are investing in nuclear fusion research.
fusion cuisine
1/fjˈuʒən kwɪzˈin/
fixed phrase
cooking that mixes food traditions
Food style where a cook mixes cooking ideas and ingredients from different countries or cultures.
Exemplos
- The city is famous for its creative fusion cuisine.
- The city is known for its creative fusion cuisine.
- We tried a restaurant that serves French–Vietnamese fusion cuisine.
- We tried a fusion cuisine restaurant that mixed Japanese and Peruvian flavors.
fusion reactor
1/fjˈuʒən ɹiˈæktɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
machine that uses nuclear fusion
A machine that tries to use nuclear fusion to make energy in a controlled way.
Exemplos
- Scientists hope that a working fusion reactor will provide almost limitless clean energy.
- The new fusion reactor aims to produce more energy than it uses.
- The international project is building the world's largest fusion reactor in France.
- Building a safe, reliable fusion reactor is a major engineering challenge.
spinal fusion
1/spˈaɪnəl fjˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
surgery joining spine bones
An operation where two or more bones in the spine are joined together so they do not move.
Exemplos
- She had spinal fusion after the accident to stabilize her neck.
- She had a spinal fusion to correct her scoliosis.
- The doctor explained the risks and benefits of spinal fusion.
- Recovery from spinal fusion can take several months.
- The surgeon recommended spinal fusion to stabilize the damaged area.