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fusion

['fju:ʒ(ə)n] n

nat.sc., earth.sc.

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fusion ['fju:ʒ(ə)n] n

The first of seven steps in the HIV life cycle. HIV binds to the CD4 receptor and a coreceptor either CCR5 or CXCR4 on the host cell, causing the viral envelope to fuse with the host cell membrane. This fusion allows HIV to release HIV RNA and HIV enzymes, such as reverse transcriptase and integrase, into the host cell. see also fusion inhibitor, life cycle

the process whereby the nuclei of light elements combine to form the nucleus of a heavier element, with the release of tremendous amounts of energy; in intelligence usage, the blending of intelligence and/or information from multiple sources or agencies on to a coherent picture

In intelligence usage, the blending of intelligence and/or information from multiple sources or agencies into a coherent picture. The origin of the initial individual items should then no longer be apparent. (FRA); The process whereby light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, with the release of tremendous amounts of energy. (FRA)

In intelligence usage, the process of managing information to conduct all-source analysis and derive a complete assessment of activity (JP 2-0)

FUSION ['fju:ʒ(ə)n] abbr.

abbr., mil., avia.

future soldier integration

Fusion

: 15 phrases in 7 subjects

Environment	2
General	3
Medical	1
Natural sciences	4
Nuclear physics	1
Physical sciences	1
Research and development	3

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