Infusion
/ɪnˈfjuːʒən/
Definitions
3 meaningsThe process of introducing something, such as a liquid or medicine, into the body through a vein; or the process of extracting the essence of something by soaking it in liquid.
/ɪnˈfjuːʒən/
The act of introducing a substance into something.
The doctor ordered an intravenous infusion of antibiotics.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making tea. You're letting the tea leaves infuse the water, giving it flavor. An infusion is like that, but could be anything added to something else, like medicine into a body, or money into a struggling business.
👶 For kids: It's like when you add something special to water, like tea leaves to make tea. It's when something new goes into something else.
More Examples
The chef created a unique flavor profile through the infusion of herbs.
The city invested in a new park with the infusion of public funds.
How It's Used
"The patient received a saline infusion to rehydrate."
"Herbal tea is an infusion of plant leaves and hot water."
"The company received a capital infusion to stay afloat."
The resulting mixture or substance produced by infusing something.
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The product of infusing something.
She sipped a chamomile infusion to calm her nerves.
💡 Simply: The infusion is what's left after you let something soak in liquid. Like tea is the infusion of tea leaves.
👶 For kids: It's the special liquid you get after you put something in water and let it sit, like the tea you drink.
More Examples
The scientist analyzed the chemical composition of the infusion.
The doctor administered the infusion slowly, monitoring the patient's response.
How It's Used
"The herbal infusion was very soothing."
"The infusion contained life-saving medication."
The act or process of introducing or instilling something into a person or thing.
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The act or process of instilling or introducing something.
The new CEO brought an infusion of fresh energy to the company.
💡 Simply: It also means adding something new, like a new idea or a new group of people into something else. For example, the company needs an infusion of new talent to thrive.
👶 For kids: It's when you add something new or special to something else, like adding a new person to a group or adding a new idea to a plan.
More Examples
The school curriculum received an infusion of technology to enhance learning.
The artist's work was characterized by an infusion of vibrant colors.
How It's Used
"The presentation was designed to provide an infusion of new ideas."
"The town experienced an infusion of younger residents."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
Capital infusion
The injection of funds, typically into a business or project.
"The struggling company desperately needed a capital infusion to avoid bankruptcy."
Infusion pump
A medical device that delivers fluids, such as nutrients and medications, into a patient's circulatory system.
"The nurse set up an infusion pump to administer the medication slowly and steadily."
From Late Latin *infusio*, from the verb *infundere* ("to pour in"), ultimately from *fundere* ("to pour").
The term 'infusion' has been used in medical and culinary contexts since the 17th century. It's root goes back to the Latin word fundere, meaning to pour.
Memory tip
Think of an IV drip - that's an infusion!
Word Origin
"pouring in"