infusion

(noun)

noun

1. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

Similar word(s): extract

Definition categories: substance, solution

2. the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)

Definition categories: process, extraction

3. (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)

Definition categories: act, instillation, instillment

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

Definition categories: act

Sentences with infusion as a noun:

- An extract of rooibos and chamomile makes a refreshing infusion.