Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of introducing or adding a new element, quality, or influence into something: The process of instilling something to modify or enhance a system, group, or situation.
   • (Medicine) The slow introduction of a substance into the body, typically into a vein or between tissues: A method of administering fluids, medication, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream or a body cavity over a period of time.
   • The process of extracting the flavor, properties, or active principles of a substance, especially a plant, by steeping it in a liquid (like water): A method similar to making tea.
   • A liquid solution produced by steeping or soaking a substance, such as herbs or tea leaves, in a solvent (like water): The resulting product of the extraction process.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Introducing an element):
• Noun (Medical procedure):
• Noun (Extraction process/product):

Advanced Usage

• "Capital infusion": The act of providing a company with new financial capital.
• "Slow infusion": In medicine, the administration of a drug or fluid over an extended period.

Variants and Related Words

• Infuse (verb): To introduce, instill, or steep.
• Infuser (noun): A device, like a tea ball, used for steeping.

Synonyms

• Introduction: The act of bringing something into use or operation for the first time.
• Injection: The act of introducing a substance, especially a drug, into the body with a syringe (often faster than an infusion).
• Instillation: The gradual introduction of something.
• Brew/Steep: The process of soaking to extract flavor or properties.

Related Phrases

• "Infusion of funds": The injection of money into an organization or project.
• "IV infusion": Short for intravenous infusion; the direct delivery of fluids into a vein.

Related Idioms

• "A much-needed infusion of...": Describes something new that is urgently required to improve a situation.

Noun

1. 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
2. (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)
3. the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
4. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)