infusion

Meanings

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
- "the team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent"
A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.
The act of steeping or soaking a substance in liquid so as to extract medicinal or herbal qualities.
The act of installing a quality into a person.
A giving of money or other resources, typically a large amount, to an organization.
The act of dipping into a fluid.
The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein for medical purposes; perfusion.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English infusioun, from Old French infusion, from Latin infusio, infusionem (“a pouring into, a wetting, a dyeing, a flow”), from infundo.

Synonyms

extract

Scrabble Score: 11

infusion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
infusion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
infusion is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

infusion is a valid Words With Friends word