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defusion

defusion

8.8
Separating parts that were joined together, for example two metal pieces
  • noun
  • /dɪˈfjuːʒən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desunión
  • The defusion of the two metal parts was necessary to repair the machine.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the defusion of cell membranes under different conditions.

  • The defusion of the two metals was completed successfully.

  • After the accident, engineers investigated the cause of the unexpected defusion in the reactor core.

  • We observed the defusions in the laboratory.

  • The defusion of the two metal parts was necessary to repair the machine.

  • Scientists studied the defusion of cell membranes under different conditions.

  • After the accident, engineers investigated the cause of the unexpected defusion in the reactor core.

Synonyms

cleavage
vsdefusion
4 4.9

A split into parts along natural lines, for example in rocks or cells

is specific to separating items that were previously joined rather than general division
uncoupling
vsdefusion
1 5.0

Separating things that were joined before, for example train cars

is specifically about separating items that were once joined tightly
delamination
vsdefusion
  • Specialized
1 8.7

Layers of a material come apart, for example in panels or laminated flooring

is broader and covers separation of joined pieces beyond layer splits
decohesion
vsdefusion
9.9

Parts that were held together come apart

is a process of actively separating parts that were once joined
fissiparity
vsdefusion
9.9

The process of breaking into separate parts or groups

is about deliberate separation of formerly joined pieces rather than natural splitting tendency

How Separate

separation
89 2.6
defusion
  • Specialized
8.8
detachment
4 6.1

Surface Forms

defusion singular
defusions plural

Morphology

defusion = fusion (transparent) = de + fus + ion

The meaning is a straightforward reversal of 'fusion', so learners who know 'fusion' can usually infer 'defusion' as the undoing or separation of a fusion.

Etymology

Defusion is made from de- meaning 'remove' and fusion meaning 'joining', so it works as the opposite of fusion and means separating things that were joined. So, defusion describes the process of undoing a join or splitting parts apart.