What is the meaning of infusion?

noun

  • A solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water.
  • The process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water. )
  • Medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force. ()
  • The act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality.
    • usage: "the team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent"
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