infusion
noun
in·fu·sion in-ˈfyü-zhən 
1
: the act or process of infusing
an infusion of new ideas
2
: a product obtained by infusing
herbal infusions
3
: the continuous slow introduction of a solution especially into a vein
Examples of infusion in a Sentence
Her ideas have brought a new infusion of vitality to the organization. a strong infusion of tea a medicinal drink made by infusion of herbs
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 Some medspas also offer IV infusions with doses far exceeding that limit. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026 The spa The treatments run the gamut from body scrubs and acupuncture to IV infusions and cryotherapy. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026 As part of that cash infusion, the WGA managed increases in the employer contribution caps, which had been stagnant. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infusion
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infusion
noun
in·fu·sion in-ˈfyü-zhən
1
: the act or process of infusing
an infusion of new ideas
2
: a product obtained by infusing
a strong infusion of tea
Medical Definition
infusion
noun
in·fusion in-ˈfyü-zhən
1
a
: the introducing of a solution (as of glucose or salt) especially into a vein
also : the solution so used
b(1)
: the steeping or soaking usually in water of a substance (as a plant drug) in order to extract its soluble constituents or principles
compare decoction sense 1
(2)
: the liquid extract obtained by this process
2
: a watery suspension of decaying organic material
culturing soil amebas in lettuce infusion
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