infusion
noun
in·fu·sion
in-ˈfyü-zhən 
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 in a Sentence
Her ideas have brought a new infusion of vitality to the organization.
a strong infusion of tea
a medicinal drink made by infusion of herbs
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These contracts are looked to as avenues to provide cash infusions to help with revenue shortfalls on campuses.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Private equity buyouts often not only don’t provide for those needed ongoing infusions of capital, but they’re also routinely structured to require regular dividends returned to the investors as well.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
With refreshing drinks like passion fruit lemonade, hibiscus infusion and soursop lemonade, your tastebuds are sure to do a happy dance at Rasin Haitian Restaurant.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
But while the average age of the team did get younger, the young core it is being built around got one year older and the infusion of talent means competition for roles and ice time will be fierce.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Private equity buyouts often not only don’t provide for those needed ongoing infusions of capital, but they’re also routinely structured to require regular dividends returned to the investors as well.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
With refreshing drinks like passion fruit lemonade, hibiscus infusion and soursop lemonade, your tastebuds are sure to do a happy dance at Rasin Haitian Restaurant.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
But while the average age of the team did get younger, the young core it is being built around got one year older and the infusion of talent means competition for roles and ice time will be fierce.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for infusion
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infusion
noun
in·fu·sion
in-ˈfyü-zhən
1
: the act or process of infusing
an infusion of new ideas
2
: a product obtained by infusing
a strong infusion of tea
Medical Definition
infusion
noun
in·fusion
in-ˈfyü-zhən
1
a
: the introducing of a solution (as of glucose or salt) especially into a vein
also
: the solution so used
b(1)
: the steeping or soaking usually in water of a substance (as a plant drug) in order to extract its soluble constituents or principles compare decoction sense 1
(2)
: the liquid extract obtained by this process
2
: a watery suspension of decaying organic material
culturing soil amebas in lettuce infusion
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