Infusion

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈfjuːʒən/

Infusion (noun)

  1. A drink made by soaking leaves or herbs in hot water.
  2. The process of adding one thing to another to improve it.
  3. A liquid slowly introduced into the body, often through a vein.

Examples

  • The herbal infusion was soothing after a long day.
  • She prepared a hot infusion to enjoy in the evening.

Common collocations: herbal infusion, prepare an infusion, infusion of ideas, infusion of funds, administer an infusion

Synonyms of Infusion

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Infusion

  • when discussing the removal of substances