Origin: Latin suffix -sion
Infusion has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
"The herbalist carefully prepared an infusion of chamomile flowers to soothe her son's upset stomach."
(medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)
"After losing too much blood during surgery, she spent several hours in recovery waiting for her saline infusion to restore her vital signs."
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"
A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.
"After her long hike, she sipped an herbal infusion that was packed with antioxidants from the steeped leaves."