Synonyms:
infusion
Meaning: 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"
Synonyms:
infusion
Meaning: (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)
Synonyms:
infusion
Meaning: the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
Synonyms:
infusion, extract
Meaning: a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
Usage examples
Coloring for ice cream, may be made in this way: take of powdered cochineal, cream of tartar and powdered alum, each two drachms; of salts of tartar, ten grains; pour upon the powders half a pint of boiling water; let it stand for two hours to settle, or filter through paper. Use as much of this infusion as will give the desired shade.