fusion

• Nom désignant l'action ou le résultat de fusionner, c'est-à-dire de réunir deux ou plusieurs éléments en un seul ensemble, particulièrement employé dans les contextes scientifique, technique ou culinaire.

A noun referring to the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity, often used in scientific, technical, or culinary contexts.

1. Nuclear fusionC1formalscientific

   The process of combining two atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

   fusion nucléaire

   • Nuclear fusion powers the sun and other stars.
   • Scientists are working on achieving controlled fusion for clean energy.
   • Fusion reactions require extremely high temperatures and pressures.

   Antonymesfission

2. Culinary fusionB2informalculinary

   A style of cooking that combines elements from different culinary traditions.

   Fusion culinaire

   • The restaurant specializes in Asian-Latin fusion cuisine.
   • Fusion dishes often blend unexpected flavors and techniques.
   • She ordered a fusion taco with Korean barbecue and Mexican salsa.

3. Artistic fusionB2formalart

   The combination of different artistic styles, genres, or media.

   Fusion artistique

   • The band's music is a fusion of jazz and electronic sounds.
   • The gallery showcases a fusion of traditional and modern art.
   • His paintings represent a fusion of realism and abstract expressionism.

   Synonymesamalgamationblendcrossoverhybridintegrationmergingmixturesynthesis

   Antonymesdivisionseparationsplit

4. General combinationB2formal

   The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.

   fusion (générale)

   • The company was created by the fusion of two smaller firms.
   • The fusion of different cultures creates a vibrant society.
   • Their partnership was a fusion of talent and ambition.

   Synonymesamalgamationblendcoalitioncombinationintegrationmergermergingsynthesisunion

   Antonymesdisuniondivisionfissionseparationsplit