Meaning & Definition of Infusion in English
English⟶
Infusion
/ɪnfjuʒən/
noun
1. A solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
synonym:
- infusion,
- extract
2. The process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
synonym:
- infusion
3. (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)
synonym:
- infusion
4. The act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality
- "The team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent"
synonym:
- infusion
Examples of using
I drank an herbal infusion.