(biochemistry) A protein formed by genetically fusing or combining a gene encoding a target protein of interest with a gene encoding a protein or portion of protein that adds a desired functionality to the target.

(biochemistry) A short peptide, protein domain, or entire protein that can be fused to a target protein of interest to create a fusion protein.

A technique for joining pipes by heating the pipe ends and then fusing them through pressure.

(physics) The amount of heat absorbed by unit mass of a material, at its melting point, that causes a phase transition from solid to liquid

(astronautics) a rocket engine that uses nuclear fusion reactions for propulsive force / (astronautics) a spacecraft having a fusion reactor that powers the rocket

plural of fusion reactor

(theoretically), a thermonuclear reactor that relies on the controlled fusion of light elements into heavier elements, with the attendant release of enormous amounts of energy. In practice, satisfactory results have not yet been achieved.

plural of fusion rocket

nuclear fusion using the conventional method of very high temperatures; in contrast to cold fusion.

(music) A style of jazz music that is influenced by rock music, funk, rhythm and blues and other styles.