fusion
noun.
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
Synonym: merger, unification
noun.
the state of being combined into one body
Synonym: coalition
noun.
the merging of adjacent sounds or syllables or words
noun.
a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
Synonym: nuclear fusion, nuclear fusion reaction
noun.
the combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept
Synonym: optical fusion
noun.
correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization
Synonym: spinal fusion
noun.
the act of fusing (or melting) together