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
Recent Examples on the Web
This capability is pivotal for applications leveraging LLMs, ensuring the timely infusion of new insights into the system.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The slow infusion of water with the coffee grounds pulls out all the great flavors of the roast and leaves behind the stuff that can make coffee taste bitter.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
The Pentagon has provided Ukraine with thousands of Iranian-origin weapons seized en route to Houthi militants in Yemen, U.S. officials said Tuesday, marking the Biden administration’s latest infusion of emergency support for Kyiv while a multibillion-dollar aid package remains stalled in Congress.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
The infusion of rap and hip-hop with country isn’t unfamiliar to country listeners, Hughes said.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
An intravenous infusion of magnesium helped to relieve symptoms.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
The infusion of money came as a relief to advocates.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
Patients spend hours in a hospital as the infusions are drip-fed into their veins.
—Grace Browne, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
Over the past three years, several transformative federal investments have set the stage for the infusion of trillions of dollars into communities nationwide.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The slow infusion of water with the coffee grounds pulls out all the great flavors of the roast and leaves behind the stuff that can make coffee taste bitter.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
The Pentagon has provided Ukraine with thousands of Iranian-origin weapons seized en route to Houthi militants in Yemen, U.S. officials said Tuesday, marking the Biden administration’s latest infusion of emergency support for Kyiv while a multibillion-dollar aid package remains stalled in Congress.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
The infusion of rap and hip-hop with country isn’t unfamiliar to country listeners, Hughes said.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
An intravenous infusion of magnesium helped to relieve symptoms.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
The infusion of money came as a relief to advocates.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
Patients spend hours in a hospital as the infusions are drip-fed into their veins.
—Grace Browne, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
Over the past three years, several transformative federal investments have set the stage for the infusion of trillions of dollars into communities nationwide.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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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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