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

Recent Examples on the Web

Connected infusion pumps can adjust medication dosages automatically based on patient vitals, minimizing errors. —Rahul Saluja, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

The $60,000 cash infusion from Portnoy should help the shop stay open for at least a year and get its license, Fagg said. —Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024

And his feni infusions feature everything from galangal to kokum to the blue butterfly pea flower. —Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024

Archer Aviation has reinforced its financial position with a recent infusion of US$430 million from high-profile investors including Stellantis, United, Wellington Management, and 2PointZero, bringing its total capital raised to nearly $2 billion. —Joe Salas, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English infusion, infusioun "act of pouring in (a medicine), injection, what is poured in, liquid extract," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French infusion "liquid extract," borrowed from Latin infūsiōn-, infūsiō "pouring in (of a medicament)," from infud-, variant stem of infundere "to pour in, instill" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns — more at infuse

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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