fusion (
http://definr.com/fusion)
n 1: an occurrence that involves the production of a union [syn:
merger,
unification]
2: a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more
massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
[syn:
nuclear fusion,
nuclear fusion reaction]
3: the state of being combined into one body [syn:
coalition]
4: the merging of adjacent sounds or syllables or words
5: the combining of images from the two eyes to form a single
visual percept [syn:
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 [syn:
spinal fusion]
7: the act of fusing (or melting) together