infusion

[in-fyoo-zhuhn]

noun

1. the act or process of infusing.

2. something that is infused.

3. a liquid extract, as tea, prepared by steeping or soaking.

4. Pharmacology.

   1. the steeping or soaking of a crude drug in water.

   2. the liquid so prepared.

5. Medicine/Medical.

   1. the introduction of a saline or other solution into a vein.

   2. the solution used.

infusion

/ ɪnˈfjuːʒən, ɪnˈfjuːsɪv /

noun

1. the act of infusing

2. something infused

3. an extract obtained by soaking

4. med introduction of a liquid, such as a saline solution, into a vein or the subcutaneous tissues of the body

Other Word Forms

• reinfusion noun
• infusive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of infusion¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin infūsiōn- (stem of infūsiō ). See infuse, -ion

Example Sentences

A small, clear infusion bag is removed and slowly brought to body temperature in a tray of liquid.

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Why hold on so hard when a futuristic stadium in Inglewood could provide not only a home closer to campus but also an infusion of cash as part of a more favorable lease?

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This countertop infusion machine manages every step — drying, decarboxylation, infusion — so you can turn out oils, butters, honeys, and more with reliable results.

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Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz and Oregon’s Rob Mullens each said they plan to use a portion of the cash infusion to set up an endowment.

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The infusion transforms the grain: delicate, fragrant, subtly flavored.

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