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

"If you're swimming in red ink, an infusion of cash helps stem the tide," he said of the bailout.

From BBC

Harris’ lawyers said he invested in the project in 2023 when St. John “became short of cash” and “reached out to one of his most successful clients for an emergency cash infusion.”

From Los Angeles Times

That hasn’t stopped the Bruins from making significant investments in football, mostly thanks to an infusion of cash from their Big Ten media rights deal.

From Los Angeles Times

For the US, it meant an infusion of talent that filled labs, classrooms, hospitals and start-ups.

From BBC

She did not address whether the administration would be able to give the hospital the emergency infusion of cash it has requested.

From Los Angeles Times