infusion (n.)

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

    [ Syn: extract ]

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

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

  4. 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'

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