Infusion

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

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

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

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

the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality

Want to remember infusion?

Sign up free to bookmark & revise