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The definition of an infusion is the process of or result of pouring a liquid or substance into something else.

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An example of an infusion is the resulting liquid after pouring hot water over coffee grounds.

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See infusion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act or process of infusing
something infused; tincture; admixture
the liquid extract that results from steeping a substance in water
Med. the introduction of a solution into the body, specif. into a vein

Origin: < Fr or L: Fr infusion < L infusio

See infusion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act or process of infusing.
Something infused or introduced: an economy in need of regular capital infusions.
The liquid product obtained by infusing: prepared an infusion of medicinal herbs.
a. Introduction of a solution into the body through a vein for therapeutic purposes.
b. The solution so introduced: a sucrose infusion.

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