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
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On the fifth floor, patients will receive infusions while looking at Biscayne Bay.
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Michelle Marchante
july 25, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
While the memory foam helps relieve pressure, its cooling gel infusion provides a slight cooling effect by capturing and evenly distributing heat.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 22 July 2025
Joby has raised more than $590 million for research and development, including a recent $250 million infusion by its primary investor, Toyota, which has committed to over $500 million.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
The city received a $15 million infusion in state cash for the program last year, to fund up to $215,000 per affordable unit with a cap of $4 million per project.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
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Michelle Marchante
july 25, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
While the memory foam helps relieve pressure, its cooling gel infusion provides a slight cooling effect by capturing and evenly distributing heat.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 22 July 2025
Joby has raised more than $590 million for research and development, including a recent $250 million infusion by its primary investor, Toyota, which has committed to over $500 million.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
The city received a $15 million infusion in state cash for the program last year, to fund up to $215,000 per affordable unit with a cap of $4 million per project.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
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“Infusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infusion. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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
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