Australian English Meaning of infusion

infusion

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Definitions and Meaning of infusion in English

Wordnet

infusion (n)

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

Webster

infusion (v. t.)

The act of infusing, pouring in, or instilling; instillation; as, the infusion of good principles into the mind; the infusion of ardor or zeal.

That which is infused; suggestion; inspiration.

The act of plunging or dipping into a fluid; immersion.

The act or process of steeping or soaking any substance in water in order to extract its virtues.

The liquid extract obtained by this process.

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infusion

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 steep

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infusing => infusion, infusibleness => Infusible, infusible => infusible, infusibility => Infusibility, infuser => tea infuser,