infusion

in·fu·sion

noun \in-ˈfyü-zhən\

Definition of INFUSION

1

: the act or process of infusing <an infusion of new ideas>

2

: a product obtained by infusing <herbal infusions>

3

: the continuous slow introduction of a solution especially into a vein

Examples of INFUSION

1. Her ideas have brought a new infusion of vitality to the organization.
2. a strong infusion of tea
3. a medicinal drink made by infusion of herbs

First Known Use of INFUSION

15th century

Rhymes with INFUSION

affusion, allusion, Carthusian, collusion, conclusion, confusion, contusion, delusion, diffusion, effusion, elusion, exclusion, extrusion, illusion, inclusion, intrusion, Malthusian, obtrusion, occlusion, perfusion, prelusion, profusion, prolusion, protrusion, reclusion, seclusion, transfusion, Venusian