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merger
The joining together of two or more companies into a single economic unit.
Die geplante Fusion der beiden Banken muss noch von der Wettbewerbsbehörde genehmigt werden.
The planned merger of the two banks still has to be approved by the competition authority.
fusion
A combination or blending of different styles, ideas, or elements into something new.
Die Musik der Band ist eine Fusion aus Jazz und elektronischen Klängen.
The band's music is a fusion of jazz and electronic sounds.
merger
The political joining together of previously independent units such as municipalities, parties, or states.
Die Bürger stimmten in einem Referendum über die Fusion der beiden Nachbarstädte ab.
The citizens voted in a referendum on the merger of the two neighboring towns.
fusion
In physics, the process of nuclear fusion, in which atomic nuclei fuse into a new nucleus and release energy.
Wissenschaftler forschen daran, die Fusion als saubere Energiequelle zu nutzen.
Scientists are researching how to use fusion as a clean energy source.
The noun 'die Fusion' (the fusion/merger) belongs with the verb 'fusionieren' (to merge). When two companies plan a merger, it means that they want to merge.
Die beiden Unternehmen haben angekündigt, im nächsten Jahr zu fusionieren.
The two companies have announced that they will merge next year.
Although 'Fusion' (fusion/merger) always describes a blending or joining together, the context tells you the exact meaning. Terms like 'Unternehmen' (company) point to business, 'Musik' (music) or 'Küche' (cuisine) to culture, and 'Atomkerne' (atomic nuclei) to physics.
Die Fusion der beiden Autohersteller schafft einen neuen globalen Riesen.
The merger of the two car manufacturers creates a new global giant.
When referring to the joining together of two or more equal partners, as with companies or parties, German often uses 'Fusion von' (merger of) or 'Fusion zwischen' (merger between).
Die Fusion zwischen den beiden Softwarefirmen wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
The merger between the two software companies was successfully completed.
When a fusion describes a new whole made up of different elements, as in art or music, the preposition 'aus' (from/of) is often used. It describes what the new thing consists of.
Die Band spielt eine interessante Fusion aus traditioneller Volksmusik und modernen Beats.
The band plays an interesting fusion of traditional folk music and modern beats.
mixture
Mischung and Fusion combine elements from different styles. Mischung can also describe a mere combination, while Fusion more often refers to a closely integrated new style. Choose Mischung for a general combination and Fusion when the elements grow together into something new.
Die Fusion aus Rock und Klassik bildet auf dem Album einen eigenen Stil.
The fusion of rock and classical music creates a distinct style on the album.
Die Mischung aus Rock und Klassik ist auf dem Album deutlich zu hören.
The mixture of rock and classical music is clearly audible on the album.
