Definition of "infusion" in Englisch

noun

1. A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.

   • An extract of rooibos and chamomile makes a refreshing infusion.

2. The act of steeping or soaking a substance in liquid so as to extract medicinal or herbal qualities.

3. The act of installing a quality into a person.

4. A giving of money or other resources, typically a large amount, to an organization.

5. (obsolete) The act of dipping into a fluid.

6. (medicine) The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein for medical purposes; perfusion.