fusion
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- noun
- /ˈfjuːʒən/
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fusión binocular
- The process of fusion in vision helps us identify objects more accurately by merging the input from our eyes.
Examples
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The brain uses fusion of visual signals to create a single, coherent image from what each eye sees.
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The optical system minimizes geometric distortion across the field of view, enabling stereo image fusion even near the edges of the image.
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In 3D photography, successful fusion of images from both lenses allows viewers to perceive depth.
Synonyms
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Seeing with both eyes helps you judge distance and see more around you
The brain joins the images from both eyes into one view
Both eyes work together to see depth as one image
The ability to judge how far things are because each eye sees a slightly different picture
Antonyms
Compounds
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A claimed way to make energy by joining parts of atoms at room temperature that most scientists do not accept
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A process where two small parts inside atoms join and give off energy
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A weapon that makes a very large explosion by joining light atoms like hydrogen
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A surgery that joins two or more bones in the spine so it stays steady
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A way of making food that mixes ingredients and methods from different countries to make new dishes
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The amount of heat needed to change one kilogram of solid to liquid at its melting point without changing temperature
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A process where two atoms combine to make a heavier atom and give off energy
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Etymology
The word fusion comes from the Latin fundere 'to pour' and is related to the English verb fuse, so imagine two pictures being poured into one. This gives the idea behind visual fusion: the brain combines the images from both eyes into a single view.