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

Developing workforce readiness One of the many ways that AI has revolutionized the concept of knowledge is through its infusion into various business functions. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024

This nascent subgenre flows directly from Woody Guthrie’s suite of murder ballads, which gave the workingman’s lament an infusion of antihero glamour. —Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024

But with the movement toward businesses requiring more in-person work than virtual, these nearly vacant and struggling office buildings may be able to secure an infusion of capital and turn the story into good news. —Rafi Golberstein, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

His wife, Judy, 85, had been in an Alzheimer’s trial, but after her first infusion, a scan of her brain revealed bleeding and swelling, Bud said. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 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