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1. (n.) infusion
the act or process of infusing.
2. infusion
something that is infused.
3. infusion
a liquid extract, as tea, prepared by steeping or soaking.
4. infusion
the introduction of a saline or other solution into a vein.
5. infusion
the solution used.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME < L )
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) infusion, extract
a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
2. (noun) infusion
the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
3. (noun) infusion
(medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)
4. (noun) infusion
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"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) infusion
the act of infusing, pouring in, or instilling; instillation; as, the infusion of good principles into the mind; the infusion of ardor or zeal
2. (verb) infusion
that which is infused; suggestion; inspiration
3. (verb) infusion
the act of plunging or dipping into a fluid; immersion
4. (verb) infusion
the act or process of steeping or soaking any substance in water in order to extract its virtues
5. (verb) infusion
the liquid extract obtained by this process
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