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infusion
[ in-fyoo-zhuhn ]
/ ɪnˈfyu ʒən /
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noun
the act or process of infusing.
something that is infused.
a liquid extract, as tea, prepared by steeping or soaking.
Pharmacology.
- the steeping or soaking of a crude drug in water.
- the liquid so prepared.
Medicine/Medical.
- the introduction of a saline or other solution into a vein.
- the solution used.
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OTHER WORDS FROM infusion
re·in·fu·sion, nounWords nearby infusion
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British Dictionary definitions for infusion
infusion
/ (ɪnˈfjuːʒən) /
noun
the act of infusing
something infused
an extract obtained by soaking
med introduction of a liquid, such as a saline solution, into a vein or the subcutaneous tissues of the body
Derived forms of infusion
infusive (ɪnˈfjuːsɪv), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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